Leucocoryne
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 Leucocoryne ixioides
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Leucocoryne (Glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials of the family Alliaceae. There are twelve species, all native to Chile. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels.
Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals.
[edit] Selected species
- Leucocoryne alliacea Lindl.
- Leucocoryne ixioides (Hook.) Lindl.
- Leucocoryne odorata Lindl.
- Leucocoryne purpurea Gay.
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