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Bowiea

Bowiea

9.9
A small African plant with a round bulb and stems that climb like a climbing onion
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Bowiea is best known for its species Bowiea volubilis, also called the climbing onion.

Examples

  • The Bowiea plant is known for its unique twining stems.

  • Botanists debated whether to place Bowiea in Hyacinthaceae or Asparagaceae.

  • The unusual appearance of Bowiea makes it a favorite among succulent collectors.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Bowieas for their attractive foliage.

  • Bowiea is a unique plant that thrives in tropical Africa, often admired for its slender twining stems.

  • Gardeners often seek out Bowiea for its beautiful bulbous shape and lush green leaves.

  • In many tropical gardens, Bowiea adds special interest with its climbing growth habit and unusual flowers.

Compounds

Bowiea volubilis
  • South African
9.9

A South African plant with many branches and no leaves that has bright green stems and grows from large bulbs

Surface Forms

Bowiea singular
Bowieas plural

Etymology

Bowiea is a plant name that honours a plant collector called Bowie, so it literally means 'Bowie's plant'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the name Bowie (like the singer David Bowie) attached to this small bulbous climbing plant from Africa.