Micranthus tubulosus - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Giant Pumpkin Stemless perennial

Stemless perennial

Its fruit is edible

Flowers are magenta-rose to pale lilac pink or white

Scientific name - Solanum melongena

Growing to 20cm with terete leaves and pretty pale yellow flowers

Micranthus tubulosus - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Giant Pumpkin Stemless perennialMicranthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae. The entire genus is endemic to Cape Province in South Africa. The genus name is derived from the Greek words micro, meaning "small", and anthos, meaning "flower". Growing 25 45cm with hollow tubular leaves and blue flowers in summer. USDA Zone 8 Season to Sow Autumn Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.