Taxon

Tritoniopsis triticea

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Family: Iridaceae (Iris)
Distribution: Western Cape
Habitat: Fynbos
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Geophyte (bulb, corm or tuber - seasonally dormant)
Comments: This plant is interesting as it is an important food source for the Table Mountain Pride Butterfly, and is mimiced by Disa ferruginea which tricks the butterfly without providing a nectar reward.
Links: Plantz Africa • Red List of South African Plants

Locations

  • 1: off site • Accession: 2024-45 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
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