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Synonym
Moraea iridioides
African iris
Other common names
iris-like fortnight lilymorea iris
Synonyms
Dietes vegeta misappliedMoraea 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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