Gladiolus

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sword lily

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Other common names

afrikanders, corn flag, South African bluebell, sword grass

Synonyms

Antholyza, Petamenes, Homoglossum, Anomalesia, Acidanthera

Botanical Details

Family
Iridaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Gladiolus are cormous perennials with fans of sword-shaped or linear leaves and spikes of funnel-shaped flowers
Name Status
Correct