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Gladiolus

sword lily

Other common names
afrikanders
corn flag
see moreSouth African bluebell
sword grass
Synonyms
Antholyza
Petamenes
see moreHomoglossum
Anomalesia
Acidanthera
Botanical details
Family
Iridaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Gladiolus

Genus description

Gladiolus are cormous perennials with fans of sword-shaped or linear leaves and spikes of funnel-shaped flowers

Name status

Correct

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