Galtonia???

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  1. Nadia White Rock

    Nadia White Rock Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Is this Galtonia? End of March in California. I read that flowers of Galtonia are pale green, these are for sure white
    Blooming-end of March.jpg

    Second image is Galtonia from UBC Botanical garden(for comparison)
    Galtonia viridiflora,S Africa.jpg
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    So the thinner leaves in Nadia's second image, from UBCBG, belong to something else, is that right? It's more clear in the google images that the Galtonia flowers are arranged up the stem, not all from a single point.
     
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    hortiphoto Active Member 10 Years

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    I agree with Allium triquetrum. If you still have access to the plant and can crush some of the foliage the scent will confirm the ID right away.
     
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    Nadia White Rock Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I have one more picture. I cannot check this plant:(
    It is too far from Vancouver
    Actually I feel quite happy with Allium, thank you very much
     

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