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Polianthes tuberosa L.Agavaceae |
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Alternate trade names
tuberose, tuberous Common names
tuberose Species cultivated
Polianthes tuberosa L. Origin
Mexico. Brief characterization
Leaves elongate, clasping; spikes of highly fragrant, salverform, waxy, white flowers, 3-6 cm long; perianth of 6 tepals, bending near base. Cultivar and/or species variation
Polianthes tuberosa exists only in cultivation. Flowers single, or double with twice or three times the number of tepals. Countries exporting
Egypt, Kenya.  |
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| Polianthes tuberosa: stem
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Polianthes tuberosa: double
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