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Star of Persia

Star of Persia (Allium cristophii) at BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden).

 

Allium cristophii is a perennial plant that grows to about 50cm in height. It has slightly glaucous, strap-shaped leaves that wither by flowering time. Its flowers are star-shaped and rosy-violet in color. The flowers are borne on globose heads that are 20cm wide. Flowers bloom in early summers.

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Uploaded on June 24, 2021
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