Moraea cf. virgata subsp. virgata

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Description

Endemic to South Africa. Found in the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Southern Namaqualand to Port Elizabeth. Habitat is granitic and clay soils.

Sources and references

• Wikipedia
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moraea_virgata

Scientific name

Moraea cf. virgata subsp. virgata

Common name(s)

Features

• Suitable for clay soil
• Will attract monkey beetles

Vegetation types

• Peninsula Shale Renosterveld

Genus

Moraea

Family

Iridaceae