''Cyanotis somaliensis'', pussy ears, is a
species of
flowering plant in the family
Commelinaceae, described in 1895. It is endemic to
Somalia in East Africa. Growing to tall by broad, it is an
evergreen perennial with hairy, slightly succulent leaves and, in summer, three-lobed blue or purple flowers which resemble those of ''
Tradescantia'', a closely related genus.
This plant is valued for its ornamental properties. In
temperate regions it must be grown under glass, as it does not tolerate temperatures below . It has gained the
Royal Horticultural Society's
Award of Garden Merit
The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a long-established annual award for plants by the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It is based on assessment of the plants' performance under UK growing conditions.
History
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It prefers rather dry conditions in bright light.
References
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somaliensis
Flora of Somalia
Plants described in 1895