Flora Fridays: Bushman's Poison Bulb | Boophone disticha
Автор: EcoTraining TV
Загружено: 2020-10-02
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In this Flora Friday video, instructor Mike Anderson teaches us about the Bushman's Poison Bulb, scientific name, Boophone disticha.
Also referred to as a century plant, poison bulb or sore-eye flower. This is a beautiful, deciduous bulbous plant with a thick covering of dry scales above the ground. The large, round heads are sometimes on such short stems that they appear to grow directly from the bulb, almost at ground level. The colour of flowers varies from shades of pink to red and are sweetly scented, flowering from July to October.
The Poison Bulb is known to be poisonous to cattle and sheep. The Bushman once used the poison for their arrows. The name sore-eye flower refers to the fact that exposure to the open flowers in a confined space may lead to sore eyes and even to a headache. Traditional healers also use this plant to treat pain and wounds. And as Mike suggests in this video, the dried coverings are sometimes used to mummify. Let Mike teach you more about this.
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