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Moraea
African iris
Other common names
butterfly irispeacock lily
Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Moraea
- Genus description
Moraea are cormous perennials with linear, sword-shaped or rolled leaves and clusters of short-lived iris-like flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
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