Genus Moraea: Characteristics
Floral scales sometimes present on inner, tapering upper surface of perianth often in the form of a partial hood/ arch, but shape, size and presence varies widely between species
Uniting characteristic: Outer and (sometimes very reduced) inner whorl of tepals
Observations
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Pale Tulp (Moraea pallida)Observer
anthonywaltonDescription
Bright yellow bulb
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Shortstyle Uintjie (Moraea brevistyla)Observer
anthonywaltonDescription
Mountain Moreae
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Tar Tulp (Moraea bituminosa)Observer
anthonywaltonDescription
Growing in silty sand colluvium, opposite the road from Jonkersdam parking
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
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Cape Tulip (Moraea collina)Observer
anthonywaltonDescription
Found on scrubby north-facing slope
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
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Gloaming Tulp (Moraea neglecta)Observer
anthonywaltonDescription
Single leaved, clasping flowering stem near base
Growing in seasonally moist sand pit dominated by Restio's and Protea's
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
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Great Tulip (Moraea flaccida)Observer
anthonywaltonDescription
Slanting geophyte
Growing in sandy dunes encroached by aliens
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
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Floral scales sometimes present on inner, tapering upper surface of perianth often in the form of a partial hood/ arch, but shape, size and presence varies widely between species
Uniting characteristic: Outer and (sometimes very reduced) inner whorl of tepals
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