Common name: Phulbaji • Marathi: फुलबाजी Phulbaji
Botanical name: Chlorophytum bharuchae Family: Liliaceae (lily family)
Phulbaji is a 20-30 cm high erect perennial herb, occasionally found on the
rocky hills of the Western Ghats. It has a tuberous root. Long strap-like
leaves are 15-55 cm long and 1-3 cm wide. White flowers are 1 cm across. The 6
petals are open and curved. Six stamens prominently protrude out of the flower
tube, with white filaments and yellow anthers.
| Photographed in
Lonavala, Maharashtra. |
Identification credit: Pravin Kawale
|
ative