Babiana odorata

Babiana odorata
Babiana odorata

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Botanical name: Babiana odorata

Babiana odorata, also known as the stink baboon flower (in Afrikaans, stinkbobbejaantjie), is celebrated for its strongly scented trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pale yellow or cream, adorned with bold yellow markings on the lower petals. Baboons are known to enjoy eating the corms. Babiana odorata is best planted from late autumn to early winter, and thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny location.

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Family: Iridaceae
Type: geophyte
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Flower colour: yellow
Flowering season: Spring
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