Moraea polystachya explained

Moraea polystachya is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae native to southern Africa.^[1]

Description

Moraea polystachya is a herbaceous perennial geophyte growing to about 80mm high.^[2] Leaves are green, linear, long and narrow, resembling a grass blade. Flowers in clusters at the tip of branches. The flowers are blue to lilac and have a typical Iris appearance. It flowers mainly March to May (in the southern hemisphere).^[3] The plant is found in Namibia, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and North West Province of South Africa.^[4] The plant is listed as Least Concern in the SANBI redlist.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Plants of Southern Africa. Plants of Southern Africa. SANBI.
2. Web site: African Plant Database. African Plant Database.
3. Book: Manning. John. South African Wildflower Guide 11: Eastern Cape. 2001. Botanical Society of South Africa. 9781874999232. 82. 1.
4. Web site: African Plant Database. African Plant Database.
5. Web site: Threatened Species Program. Redlist South African Plants. SANBI.