Family: Hyacinthaceae
Common names: wonder-flower, star-of-Bethlehem, chincherinchee; tjienk, tjienkerientjee, (Afr.)
Showy bulbous herb of vast horticultural importance because of its long lasting flower stalks suitable for use as cut flowers.
Ornithogalum thyrsoides is a perennial herb, 20 to 50 cm tall, with round bulbs becoming dormant in the winter months. The plant has few (5-7) fleshy leaves that die back after flowering. Leaves range from 15 to 30 cm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 cm in width, are lance-shaped, smooth and soft-textured.
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Stunning flower!
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Thank you!
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Dit was ook in die veld daar naby Darling.
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Waar kom die een vandaan?
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Toe ek die woord tjinkeretjie sien dink ek aan die liedjie- Dink Sonja Herold sing dit. Hiers Perry Como se liedjie. http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/p/perry_como/chincherinchee.html
Snaaks hoe woorde n mens sbrein prikkel!
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Dis waar ja ek onthou daai liedjie!
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🙂
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What an elegant flower! So beautiful!
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I thought so too!
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A lovely photo. 😀
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Thank you!
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