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| Ornithogalum longibracteatum | |
| "Pregnant Onion" | |
| LHBC 278 | |
| Family: Asparagaceae | |
| Native to: Southeast Africa | |
| Although the bulging bulb that grows largely above ground has the appearance of an onion, this plant is not edible and its sap is highly toxic. It has been known in the past for having medicinal value and is used for this purpose in Southeast Africa. |
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