Moraea, the Cape tulips, [2] is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. [3] The genus name is a tribute to the English botanist Robert More. [4]

3 days ago · Most of the 220-plus species of Moraea are found in sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 120 species native to the Cape Floral Province of South Africa. Some Moraea species grow in the summer, but most are winter-growing, and many have purple or yellow flowers that look like miniature beardless irises.

The genus Moraea is in the iris family (Iridaceae). There are more than 200 species. Most are from Africa, but some are found in southern Europe, the Arabian Peninsula and central Asia. Some Moraea species native to South Africa are cold hardy enough for gardens in the Southeastern US. Plant 5 or 6 corms per 6-inch pot to a depth of 4 inches.

Nov 12, 2022 · The genus Moraea can be divided into five groups: Galaxia, Gynandriris, Hexaglottis, Homeria, and Moraea. Moraea group species g-i are found on this wiki page. More information can be learned from Peter Goldblatt's book on Moraeas.

Mar 9, 2024 · Moraea mediterranea Goldblatt, syn. Gynandriris monophylla Klatt, is a tiny species less than 10 cm tall. It has one basal leaf and small pale grey/blue flowers with a large yellow patch on the falls.

Nov 22, 2019 · Morae a is a genus consisting of 32 species of corm-bearing perennial herbs. The plant poisons livestock and/or humans, can reproduce and persist in prolific fashion, crowd out desirable plants and compete with them for soil nutrients, and reduce the carrying capacity of pastures and crop yields.

Oct 24, 2021 · The Moraea and Gladiolus species I grow are native to a Mediterranean-style climate (dry summer, cool wet winter). If you live in one of those climates, it’s pretty easy to grow these plants. If you don’t live in that sort of climate, you’ll need to take some special measures.

Approximately 110 species of cormous perennials from tropical and southern Africa. They are related and similar to Iris but lack the laterally flattened, sword-shaped leaves and perianth tube (joining tepals to ovary) of that genus. Although many of the species are small enough and highly decorative, none is fully hardy.

Moraea aristata is a beautiful late winter- and spring-flowering peacock moraea with white blooms marked with light to deep iridescent blue eyes or nectar guides.

Mar 3, 2024 · The genus Moraea can be divided into five groups: Galaxia, Gynandriris, Hexaglottis, Homeria, and Moraea. Moraea group species t are found on this wiki page. More information can be learned from Peter Goldblatt's book on Moraeas.