Ferraria divartica |
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Family: Iridaceae |
| Distribution: Found in sand or shale in Namaqualand, Karoo and Kalahari. | |
| Description: A perennial herb (45 cm in height) with a corm. The linear to oblong blue-green leaves are narrow, entire and sheathed at the base. | |
| Flower: The spectacular flower appears in September-October. Flowers (5.5 cm in diameter) can be yellow or green with purple-brown markings. The margins of the segments are crisped. | |
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| Grower: Max H. Michael | |
| Photographer: Max H. Michael | |