

How to identify Century plant (Boophone disticha)
Century plant, also known as Poison-bulb
Century plant boasts a distinctive appearance, featuring a large, exposed bulb up to 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter, partially clad in dry scales. Its foliage is uniquely gray and blunt, growing up to 20 inches (51 cm) tall with a wavy, fan-like arrangement. The plant produces an inflorescence composed of an umbel with numerous pink to red funnel-shaped flowers, which is typical of mature specimens blooming in late winter or spring. The toxic nature of century plant is notable, necessitating caution around animals.
Large exposed bulb up to 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter
Gray, wavy, fan-like foliage up to 20 inches (51 cm) tall
Pink to red funnel-shaped flowers in umbel inflorescence
Dry scales partially covering bulb
Toxic nature requiring caution around animals
Scientific Classification of Century plant