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Moraea cf. virgata subsp. virgata

Moraea cf. virgata subsp. virgata

Moraea cf. virgata subsp. virgata

Scientific name

Endemic to South Africa. Found in the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Southern Namaqualand to Port Elizabeth. Habitat is granitic and clay soils.

References and further reading

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Important characteristics

Conservation status: Least Concern

This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.

Suitable for clay soil

It provides food for:

Monkey beetle

Moraea cf. virgata subsp. virgata is indigenous to: Peninsula Shale Renosterveld