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Sparaxis bulbifera

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Family: Iridaceae · Genus: Sparaxis

Sparaxis bulbifera

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Sparaxis bulbifera, commonly known as harlequin flower, is a bulb-forming perennial plant. The species is native to Cape Province in South Africa and naturalised in the Azores and Australia. It grows to between 15 and 60 cm high and has white to cream flowers. This flower is often found growing next to Geissorhiza radians. It has branched stems and lanceolate leaves. It is one of the few species native to sandy, waterlogged soils.

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