Chasmanthe floribunda

Scientific name

Chasmanthe floribunda

Common name

African Cornflag

Family

Iridaceae

Priority

Medium

Plant description

A plant with similar appearance to Watsonias. The flower spikes grow in winter to a height of 1.5 m, 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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