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Massonia jasminiflora Burch. ex Baker
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 390 (1870).
Family: HYACINTHACEAE

Massonia jasminiflora Photo by: © Plantemania
They all have just two leaves which usually lay flat or nearly so on the ground and which are often patterned, hairy or pustulate. The flowers emerge out of the centre of the pair of leaves and the long deep purple or almost black anther are the most obvious parts. As its name suggests, the flowers have a scent like jasmine.

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Massonia jasminiflora Burch. ex Baker
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 390 (1870).
Synonymy: 5
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Common Names include:
ENGLISH: Buttonhole Flower, Abraham's book


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Massonia jasminiflora Photo by: © Plantemania
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Occasionally forms occur whose leaves are smooth or with few pustules, but more often they are covered in pustules. Photo by: © Plantemania

28468 plantemania © Plantemania
Massonia jasminiflora Photo by: © Plantemania
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Massonia jasminiflora Photo by: © Plantemania

28607 plantemania © Plantemania
Massonia jasminiflora Photo by: © Plantemania
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