Ornithogalum concordianum

 

Originally described as an Albuca (Albuca concordiana) by Baker, this fun little bulb was later transfered to Ornithogalum, though both names are used. I posted about this plant last year and there are some excellent habitat photos here. They're fascinating plants but, at least for us, slow in cultivation.

Albuca species

While doing some inventory in the greenhouses today I couldn't help to notice the signs of spring there, as well as outside. Some of the cacti are budding up and the Lithops are continuing with their growth thing. But I couldn't pass by this little gem: an un-named Albuca species from near Dusseldorp, South Africa. (The flower of course is a close-up view.)