Strumaria
''Strumaria'' is a genus of African plants in Amaryllidaceae, Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. The genus is known in nature only from South Africa, Lesotho and Namibia. Almost all species flower in the autumn and are cultivated as ornamental bulbous plants. Description Species of ''Strumaria'' are deciduous bulb, bulbous plants. Their bulbs are generally small, around in diameter with a fibrous bulb tunic. Usually two leaves are produced, although there may be up to six. The flowers generally appear in the autumn with the arrival of the rains; the leaves may appear before, with, or after the flowers. The inflorescence is tall, with an umbel of two to 30 flowers, generally carried on long Pedicel (botany), pedicels. Most species have white flowers, although they may also be pink or yellow. The six stamens are joined to the Stigma (botany)#Style, style, at least at the base. ''Strumaria'' is distinguished from other genera in the family Amaryllidaceae by the presence ...
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