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Dietes grandiflora N.E.Br.
| Family Name: | Iridaceae |
| Common Name: | Wild Iris, Fairy Iris, Butterfly Iris, Large Wild Iris |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Africa |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a rhizomatous herb growing up to 1.5m tall in large clumps. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are linear and sword-shaped. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are borne on the tips of long stems. The iris-like flowers consist of purple styles and white petals with yellow markings in the center. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Non - Foliar and Storage
| Specialised Storage Organ(s) | Underground (Rhizome) |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Brown |
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Others
| Master ID | 30755 |
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| Species ID | 5085 |
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