''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a

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, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across

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. The genus name is a tribute to the English botanist

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. Moraeas have iris-like flowers. The corms of some species have been used as food, however they are usually small and some species are unpleasant, and some are poisonous. Some ''Moraea'' species are: * ''

Moraea albiflora ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' G. J. Lewis, Goldblatt * ''

Moraea algoensis ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea amissa ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea angulata ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea angusta ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Thunberg, Ker Gawler * ''

Moraea anomala ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae Iridaceae is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the irises, meaning rainbow, referring to its many colours. There are 66 accepted genera w ...

'' J. G. Lewis * ''

Moraea aristata ''Moraea aristata'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is referred to by the common names blue-eyed uintjie or Blouooguintjie in Afrikaans and is a critically endangered species of plant in the genus ''Moraea'', that is ...

'' (D. Delaroche) Ascherson & Graebner * ''

Moraea aspera ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea atropunctata ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea australis ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea autumnalis ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea barkerae ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea barnardiella ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea barnardii ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' L. Bolus * ''

Moraea bellendenii ''Moraea bellendenii'' is a species of plant in genus ''Moraea'' that was named after John Bellenden, the English botanist. It is common in the Western Cape on sandy slopes and flats, this yellow flowered cormous geophyte is usually 50 – 100&n ...

'' (Sweet) Brown * ''

Moraea bifida ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L. Bolus) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea bipartita ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' L. Bolus * ''

Moraea bituminosa ''Moraea bituminosa'' is a species of the genus '' Moraea'' in family Iridaceae. It is a cormous geophyte 25 – 30 cm high with two leaves. The plant is sticky to the touch. Flowers are yellow with deep yellow nectar guides. The outer tepa ...

'' (L.f.) Ker Glawer * ''

Moraea brachygne ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' (Schlechter) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea britteniae ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L. Bolus) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea bubalina ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea bulbillifera ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' (G. J. Lewis) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea cacea ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Barnard ex Goldblatt * ''

Moraea calcicola ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea cantharophila ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' Goldblatt & C.J. Manning * ''

Moraea cedarmontna ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea cedermonticola ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea ciliata ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L.f.) Ker Gawler * ''

Moraea citrina ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (G. J. Lewis) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea collina ''Moraea collina'' is a species of the genus ''Moraea'', in the family Iridaceae. It was formerly known as ''Homeria collina''. Distribution The plant is endemic to the Western Cape, from Baines Kloof to Caledon. It is common on lower slopes an ...

'' Thunberg * ''

Moraea comptonii ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L. Bolus) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea contorta ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea cookii ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L. Bolus) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea cooperi ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' Baker * ''

Moraea crispa ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Thunberg * ''

Moraea debilis ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea deltoidea ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt & C. J. Manning * ''

Moraea demissa ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea elegans ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Jacquin * ''

Moraea elliotii ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Baker * ''

Moraea elsiae ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea exiliflora ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea falcifolia ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Klatt * ''

Moraea fenestrata ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea fergusoniae ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' L. Bolus * ''

Moraea filicaulis ''Moraea filicaulis'' is a flowering plant in the iris family, Iridaceae. It is endemic to South Africa where it occurs in Namaqualand, Knersvlakte, Olifants River Valley, and the West Coast. ''Moraea filicaulis'' is considered a species of least ...

'' Baker, 1896 * ''

Moraea fistulosa ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea flaccida ''Moraea flaccida'' commonly known as the one-leaf Cape tulip, is a bulb native to South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastli ...

'' Sweet * ''

Moraea flaviscens ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * '' Moraea fragrans'' Goldblatt * ''

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea fugacissima ''Moraea fugacissima'' is a plant species in the family Iridaceae. References fugacissima {{Iridaceae-stub ...

'' (L.f.) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea fugax ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (D.Delaroche) Jacquin * ''

Moraea fuscomontana ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea galaxia ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' (L.f.) Goldblatt & Manning * ''

Moraea garipensis ''Moraea garipensis'' is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae. It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also terme ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea gawleri ''Moraea gawleri'' is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae Iridaceae is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the irises, meaning rainbow, referring to its many colours. There are 66 accepted genera with a total ...

'' Sprengel * ''

Moraea gigandra ''Moraea gigandra'' is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae Iridaceae is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the irises, meaning rainbow, referring to its many colours. There are 66 accepted genera with a tota ...

'' L.Bolus * ''

Moraea gracilenta ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea hesperantha ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea graniticola ''Moraea graniticola'' is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae. It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland Shrubland, scrubland, scrub, brush, or bush is a plant community characterized by v ...

'' Goldblatt * '' Moraea hexaglottis'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea inconspicua ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea lewisiae ''Moraea lewisiae'' is a plant species in the family Iridaceae Iridaceae is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the irises, meaning rainbow, referring to its many colours. There are 66 accepted genera with a total ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea lilacina ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt & J. C. Manning * ''

Moraea linderi ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea longiaristata ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea longifolia ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' (Jacquin) Persoon * ''

Moraea longistyla ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea loubseri ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea louisabolusiae ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea lugubris ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Salsbury) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea lurida ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Ler Gawler * ''

Moraea luteoalba ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea macgregorii ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea macrocarpa ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea macronyx ''Moraea macronyx'' is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae. It is found in Western Cape, South Africa. References External links * * macronyx The longclaws are a genus, ''Macronyx'', of small African passerine birds in the famil ...

'' G. J. Lewis * ''

Moraea marlothii ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L Bolus) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea maximiliani ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Schlechter) Goldblatt & J. C. Manning * ''

Moraea melanops ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt & J. C. Manning * ''

Moraea miniata ''Moraea miniata'' is a plant species in the family Iridaceae Iridaceae is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the irises, meaning rainbow, referring to its many colours. There are 66 accepted genera with a total ...

'' Andrews * ''

Moraea minima ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea minor ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' Ecklon * '' Moraea monticola'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea nana ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L. Bolus) Goldblatt & J. C. Manning * ''

Moraea neglecta ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' G. J. Lewis * ''

Moraea nibigena ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea ochroleuca ''Moraea ochroleuca'' is a plant species in the family Iridaceae Iridaceae is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the irises, meaning rainbow, referring to its many colours. There are 66 accepted genera with a tot ...

'' (Salsbury) Drapiez * ''

Moraea papilionacea ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L.f.) Ker Gawler * ''

Moraea patens ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea pilifolia ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea polyanthos ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' L.f. * ''

Moraea polystachya ''Moraea polystachya'' is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae native to southern Africa. Description ''Moraea polystachya'' is a herbaceous perennial geophyte growing to about 80mm high. Leaves are green, linear, long and narrow, resembl ...

'' (Thunberg) Ker Gawler * ''

Moraea pritzeliana ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' Diels * '' Moraea pseudospicata'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea pyrophila ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea radians ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea ramosissima ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L.f.) Druce * ''

Moraea reflexa ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea regalis ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt & J. C. Manning * ''

Moraea riparia ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * '' Moraea serpentina'' Baker * ''

Moraea setifolia ''Moraea setifolia'' is a plant species in the family Iridaceae. References setifolia {{Iridaceae-stub ...

'' (L.f.) Druce * ''

Moraea spathulata ''Moraea spathulata'' is a plant species in the family Iridaceae Iridaceae is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the irises, meaning rainbow, referring to its many colours. There are 66 accepted genera with a tot ...

'' (L.f.) Klatt * ''

Moraea speciosa ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

'' (L. Bolus) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea stagnalis ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

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Moraea sisyrinchium ''Moraea sisyrinchium'' (syn. ''Gynandriris sisyrinchium''), the Barbary nut, is a species of flowering plant, a dwarf iris, in the genus '' Moraea'', native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q1631 ...

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Moraea thomasiae ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

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Moraea tricolor ''Moraea tricolor'' is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae Iridaceae is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the irises, meaning rainbow, referring to its many colours. There are 66 accepted genera with a tota ...

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Moraea tricuspidata ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

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Moraea tripetala ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (L.f.) Ker Gawler * ''

Moraea tulbaghensis ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' L. Bolus * '' Moraea umbellata'' ThunbergFile: * ''

Moraea unguiculata ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Ker Gawler * ''

Moraea vallisavium ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

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Moraea vallisbelli ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Goldblatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea variabilis ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (G. J. Lewis) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea vegeta ''Dietes iridioides'', commonly named African iris, fortnight lily, and morea iris, is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae that is native to Southern Africa. Description This species has sarmentous stems with branches bearing lily- like ...

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Moraea verecunda ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt * ''

Moraea versicolor ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' (Salsbury ex Klatt) Goldblatt * ''

Moraea vespertina ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

'' Goldblatt & C. J. Manning * ''

Moraea villosa ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the E ...

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Moraea viscaria ''Moraea viscaria'' is the type species of the genus of ''Moraea'' in the family Iridaceae that is named after the sticky secretion on the stem and branches. It is a cormous geophyte 20 – 45 cm in height with white flowers. The outer tepa ...

'' (L.f.) Ker * ''

Moraea virgata ''Moraea virgata'' is a plant species in the family Iridaceae. References virgata Taxa named by Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin {{Iridaceae-stub ...

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Moraea vuvuzela ''Moraea vuvuzela'' is a plant named after the noisy trumpet, vuvuzela. ''Moraea'' is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3061476 vuvuzela The vuvuzela is a horn, with an inexpensive injection-molded ...

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Moraea worcesterensis ''Moraea'', the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English ...

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* * {{Taxonbar, from=Q135788 Iridaceae genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Philip Miller