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Ixia viridiflora

Ixia viridiflora Lam.
Ixia viridiflora
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Ixia viridiflora, commonly known as turquoise ixia, is a tall species in the genus Ixia, belonging to the Iridaceae family. It is native to the Tulbagh area in the Cape Province of South Africa and has small corms underground.

Description

Ixia viridiflora was first described by Lam. in 1789. This species is part of the Iridaceae family and is found in the AU and Cape Provinces regions. It is characterized by its tall growth and small corms that develop beneath the soil.

Distribution

AU · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Ixia canaIxia prasinaIxia pulchraIxia spectabilisIxia spicataIxia viridisIxia viridiflora var. viridifloraIxia maculata var. viridisIxia spicata var. viridinigraIxia viridiflora var. canaIxia viridiflora var. minorIxia maculata var. amethystinaIxia maculata var. viridis

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