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Iridaceae

Subfamily Aristeoideae

Subfamily Crocoideae

Subfamily Crocoideae
Tribe Croceae

Subfamily Iridoideae
Tribe Irideae

Subfamily Iridoideae
Tribe Mariceae

Subfamily Iridoideae
Tribe Trimezieae

Subfamily Ixioideae
Tribe Freesieae

Subfamily Ixioideae
Tribe Ixieae

Subfamily Ixioideae
Tribe Watsonieae

W/C = Wild Collected
Aristea ecklonii Baker

  • Common Name:
  • Family: Iridaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Habitat:

  • Description: This has been likened to a tall, dark blue "blue-eyed grass" (Sisyrinchium), to which it is related. Height about 18 inches, with irislike foliage. Clump-forming perennial for sun or light shade.

  • USDA Zone: 8-11
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198600076
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1986
  • Bench: 2114 - MED:Fynbos F
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 01-20-2012
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: monocots
  • Order: Asparagales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Iridaceae
  • SubFamily: Aristeoideae
  • Tribe:
  • SubTribe:
References:

Southern Perennials & Herbs Website

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