Moraea sisyrinchium

This plant was found in the middle of the bush. Quite remote. Looks like Moraea but .....

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Agreed, think it is Moraea sisyrinchium. Can you confirm that this one was cultivated? Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  Growing wild in the bush which is what is confusing me - quite remotely Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Yes, tough one. If unsure, feel free to remove the ID. Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      I read that Moraea can be invasive and spreads quite readily. There are nonnative populations in Australia that have escaped cultivation. Some are considered invasive, while others are "sleepers" with the potential to become invasive with negative environmental impact. At least nine species of Moraea have become naturalized in Australia. So, it could be Moraea sisyrinchium that escaped and is spreading. Or, a similar species... Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
    2. 1. Calbost Niel
        
        Lion
        
        Accept your wisdom ... if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck its a .. Posted 2 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Excellent follow-up, thanks so much! Posted 2 years ago
      3. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        No problem. Posted 2 years ago

The Barbary-Nut

Moraea sisyrinchium, is a Herbaceous perennial bulbous flower belonging to the Family of the Iridaceae. Leaves with a part encircling the stem; Flowers blue-lilac to violet with a white or yellow spot in the center. Lower than most other iridaceae; The very flowering in spring gave rise to its common name.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions

Species identified by Calbost Niel

By Calbost Niel

Uploaded Oct 29, 2022. Captured Oct 29, 2022 13:26 in 102 Mount Irvine Rd, Mount Wilson NSW 2786, Australia.

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