Massonia pustulata Hyacinthaceae (Liliaceae) Larry Lee, This bulb from the winter, rainfall region of South Africa is a charming geophyte best grown in a container as it is beloved by snails and slugs. In early winter the bulb develops two large 3” by 5” leaves that are prostrate on the ground. It develops in its center a shaving brush like inflorescence of small white flowers with long extended stamens. Leaves are pustulatehairy and are sometimes spotted. These bulbs need very welldrained sandy soil, protection from frost and snails, and a dry, dormant summer period. Photo by Bruce Peters