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Ostrich Bulb


Ostrich Bulb

Moraea lewisiae subsp lewisiae

Scientific name

The bright yellow flowers are about 30mm in diameter and are usually open during the late afternoon.

References and further reading

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Image credit: © Riaan van der Walt

Important characteristics

Conservation status: Least Concern

This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.

It provides food for:

Monkey beetle

Moraea lewisiae subsp lewisiae is indigenous to: Cape Flats Sand Fynbos

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