Moraea collina
Moraea collina is a species of the genus Moraea, in the family Iridaceae. It was formerly known as Homeria collina.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Moraea |
| Species: | M. collina |
| Binomial name | |
| Moraea collina Thunb. | |
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Homeria collina | |
Distribution
The plant is endemic to the Western Cape, from Baines Kloof to Caledon. It is common on lower slopes and flats of Fynbos habitats.
Description
Moraea collina is a cormous geophyte, growing 15–50 centimetres (5.9–19.7 in) high.
It has a simple or branched stem and a single sheath shaped leaf. The plant is not sticky to the touch.
Flowers are yellow (or pale salmon pink) with yellow nectar guides. The outer tepals form a cup. It flowers from July to September, with flowers opening in the afternoon.
Conservation
Moraea collina is listed as a plant species of Least Concern on the National Red List of South African plants.
References
Terry Trinder Smith & Mary Matham Kidd and Fay Anderson: Wild Flowers of the Table Mountain National Park: South African Wild Flower Guide 12 Botanical Society of South Africa 2006. ISBN 1-874999-60-0