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Synonym

Moraea iridioides

African iris

Other common names
iris-like fortnight lily
morea iris
Synonyms
Dietes vegeta misapplied
Moraea iridioides
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Botanical details
Family
Iridaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Dietes

Genus description

Dietes are rhizomatous evergreen perennials forming loose clumps of leathery, linear or sword-shaped leaves, with erect stems bearing a succession of short-lived, iris-like flowers with 3 large outer segments and 3 small inner ones, in spring and summer

Name status

Correct

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