Weed detail

 

Chasmanthe floribunda African Cornflag

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Family: Iridaceae

Priority: Medium

A plant with similar appearance to Watsonias. The flower spikes grow in winter to a height of 1.5m, with orange or yellow flowers. Birds spread the succulent seeds. Originally from South Africa and now escaped from gardens. This plant should never be grown near bushland.

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Florabase