Blood Root, Wachendorfia thyrsiflora, Haemodoraceae. Western Cape, South Africa.

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Blood Root, Wachendorfia thyrsiflora, Haemodoraceae. Western Cape, South Africa. Their common name stems from the red sap of the corms, used as a dye, and the bright red-orange colour of the roots themselves. Red colour is a feature of many plants in the family Haemodoraceae (Haemo = Blood). cormous perennials

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Location: South Africa
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