Genus of flowering plants
Romulea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1772. It is found in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula, and Africa.
Description.
Vegetative characteristics.
Species of "Romulea" are perennial cormous herbs.
Generative characteristics.
The capsule fruits bear many brown, globose seeds.
Etymology.
The genus name refers to the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus, and alludes to the abundance of one of the species in the Roman countryside.
Taxonomy.
Publication.
"Romulea" Maratti was published by Giovanni Francesco Maratti (1704-1777) in 1772. It is a conserved name.
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