Chasmanthe

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iChasmanthe
C. floribunda
C. floribunda
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Chasmanthe
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Species

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Chasmanthe is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family which originate from South Africa. In their native habitat the flowers are pollinated by sunbirds.

Species include:

  • Chasmanthe aethiopica (Chasmanthe, Cobra Lily)
  • Chasmanthe bicolor
  • Chasmanthe floribunda (South African Cornflag, Pennants)

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