Moraea cf. fugax


Moraea cf. fugax

Scientific name

Flowers are yellow, white or blue with yellow honey-guides and a strong sweet scent. They open near midday and fade towards sunset.The habitat is deep sands, rocky sandstone and granitic soils.

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Important characteristics

Conservation status: Least Concern

This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.

Fragrant

Suitable for sandy soil

It provides food for:

Monkey beetle

Moraea cf. fugax is indigenous to: Cape Flats Sand Fynbos

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