''Ferraria crispa'' is a species of
monocotyledon
Monocotyledons (), commonly referred to as monocots, ( Lilianae '' sensu'' Chase & Reveal) are flowering plants whose seeds contain only one embryonic leaf, or cotyledon. A monocot taxon has been in use for several decades, but with various ranks ...
ous
flowering plant
Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (). The term angiosperm is derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek words (; 'container, vessel') and (; 'seed'), meaning that the seeds are enclosed with ...
in the
family
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Iridaceae
Iridaceae () is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the Iris (plant), irises. It has a nearly global distribution, with 69 accepted genera with a total of about 2500 species. It includes a number of economically importan ...
. It is native to
South Africa
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.
In
Australia
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it is commonly referred to as black flag. It is also known as starfish lily.
Gallery
Image:Ferraria crispa foliage.jpg, ''Ferraria crispa'' foliage
Image:Ferraria crispa flowering.jpg, ''Ferraria crispa'' flowering
References
External links
Ferraria crispa BurmFlorabase
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Iridaceae
Endemic flora of the Cape Provinces
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Garden plants of Southern Africa
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