Cape Tulip (Moraea collina)
Description
Moraea collina is a cormous geophyte, growing 15-50 centimetres (5.9-19.7 in) high.It has a simple or branched stem and a single sheath shaped leaf. The plant is not sticky to the touch.Flowers are yellow (or pale salmon pink) with yellow nectar guides. The outer tepals form a cup. It flowers from July to September, with flowers opening in the afternoon.Moraea collina is listed as a plant species of Least concern on the National Red List of South African plants.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Iridaceae
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Genus: Moraea
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