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Crocosmia aurea

Found mainly from Tsitsikamma further East.

The flowering stem is branched and angled with numerous showy flowers at the ends of tall spikes.

The fruits are very attractive with shiny black seeds set in bright red capsules.1.

Family Name:
IRIDACEAE
Common Name:
Forest montbretia (Eng.); valentynsblom (Afr.)
Plant Height:
H40-130
Flower Colour:
Orange
Flowering Time:
February, March, April