Taxon

Gladiolus carneus

 
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Gladiolus carneus - bergpypie, large painted lady
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Common name: bergpypie, large painted lady
Family: Iridaceae (Iris)
Distribution: Western Cape
Habitat: Rocky sandstone slopes
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Geophyte (bulb, corm or tuber - seasonally dormant)
Comments: This Cape bulb has quite a wide distribution in the winter rainfall region of South Africa, found from the Cold Bokkeveld to Knysna in a variety of habitats, but often on wet sites. It has white or pale pink flowers with dark pink markings on the lower tepals.
Links: Fernkloof Nature Reserve • iNaturalist.org • iSpot • Red List of South African Plants

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