Dietes iridoides
African Iris
 
South Africa

Drought resistant, evergreen perennial that forms dense clumps in evergreen forests
 
Flowering stem has many sheathing bracts and bears white to pale blue flowers lasting only on day similar to those of daylilies (Hemerocallis). The seed capsules have 3 locules (seed chambers) which contain dark brown angular, flattened seeds.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
Copyright© 2000 -