Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Family: Iridaceae (Iris)

Distribution: Western Cape

Habitat: Citrusdal Vygieveld, Citrusdal Shale Renosterveld, Northern Inland Shale Band Vegetation

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Vulnerable

Life form: Geophyte (bulb, corm or tuber - seasonally dormant)

Comments: This is one of four subspecies of Sparaxis grandiflora. This species with its bright yellow flowers seem to be particularly popular in horticultural circles, compared to the other subspecies. It grows in the Olifants River Valley and flowers in spring. As a range-restricted species which is also threatened by habitat transformation for crop cultivation, this Cape bulb is now considered a vulnerable species.