Iridaceae

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Moraea Gawleri

Description Moraea Gawleri, also known as Gawler’s Moraea, is a stunning perennial plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the Iridaceae family and is admired for its beautiful appearance and vibrant colors. The plant has a short lifespan, blooming only for a few weeks during the spring season. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order…
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Neomarica Northiana

Description Neomarica Northiana is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is a native of Brazil and is also known as Walking Iris, due to its ability to produce new plants from its stems that arch and replant themselves. The plant grows up to 1 meter in height and produces attractive flowers that are white with…
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Romulea Autumnalis

Description Romulea Autumnalis is a delicate flower that belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is also commonly known as the Sand Crocus or Autumn Crocus. This flower is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in sandy soil, grassy fields, and rocky areas. It blooms in the fall season, from September to November, and produces small, pale…
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Crocus Sieberi Subsp. Sublimis Tricolor

Crocus Sieberi Subsp. Sublimis Tricolor is a popular flowering plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is commonly known as the Tricolor Crocus and is native to the Balkans and Turkey. The plant is highly appreciated for its attractive flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Monocotyledonae Order…
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Iridaceae

Description Iridaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes more than 2000 species. These plants are native to various parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. They are known for their showy flowers, which come in a range of colors such as purple, pink, yellow, and white. The flowers are typically six-parted with three petals…
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Crocus Pulchellus

Description Crocus Pulchellus is a beautiful spring flower that belongs to the Iridaceae family. It is a small and delicate plant that is native to the Eastern Mediterranean region. The plant produces beautiful flowers that are white or light violet in color and have a bright yellow center. The flowers bloom in late winter or early spring and are a…
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Crocosmia Crocosmiiflora Carmin Brillant

Crocosmia Crocosmiiflora Carmin Brillant is a beautiful and vibrant plant that is commonly known as Montbretia. It belongs to the family Iridaceae and is native to South Africa. The plant produces bright orange-red flowers that bloom during the summer months. The flowers are tubular and have six petal-like segments, which give them a unique appearance. The plant is easy to…
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Geissorhiza Monanthos

Description Geissorhiza Monanthos is a bulbous plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is native to South Africa and is a popular ornamental plant due to its striking flowers. The plant produces a single flower with six petals, which range in color from white to pink or purple, and a central yellow or purple stigma. The leaves of the…
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Gladiolus Illyricus

Description Gladiolus Illyricus is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is commonly found in the Balkans, which is why it is also known as Balkan Gladiolus. This perennial plant grows up to 60 cm tall and has beautiful pink or purple flowers that bloom in summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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Geissorhiza Nigromontana

Geissorhiza nigromontana, commonly known as the black mountain harlequin, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa, particularly in the Cederberg Mountains. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Iridaceae Genus Geissorhiza Appearance Geissorhiza nigromontana has a unique appearance, with…
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