Gethyum is a compact genus within the onion family, characterized by its bulbous structure and star-shaped flowers that bear a resemblance to orchids.

Gethyum

Gethyum atropurpureum is a perennial bulb originating from Chile, characterized by its winter growth and summer dormancy. This species thrives in well-draining, nutrient-poor soils, typically found on rocky inclines within dry forest ecosystems. During the winter and spring, it produces narrow-petaled, brownish, star-shaped blooms that may emit a strong odor reminiscent of decaying flesh as they mature.

Gethyum atropurpureum

Gethyum cuspidatum

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