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Moraea collina

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Moraea collina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Moraea
Species:
M. collina
Binomial name
Moraea collina
Synonyms

Homeria collina

Moraea collina is a species of the genus Moraea, in the family Iridaceae. It was formerly known as Homeria collina.

Distribution

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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

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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

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Moraea collina is listed as a plant species of Least Concern on the National Red List of South African plants.[citation needed]

References

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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