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Gladiolus illyricus Laguna De La Mata, Torrevieja, Espa&ntilde;a (2012).<br />
Is a lily, common in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. Is characterized by: the bearing of a perennial herb, bulbous; leaves alternate; pink to purple flowers in unilateral spike, consisting of six tepals fused below in a short tube, with three stamens, and a fruit capsule with winged seeds.<br />
Habitat: It inhabits grasslands and rocky areas, and is used to decorate altars of the Virgin in the month of May. Geotagged,Gladiolus illyricus,Spain,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Gladiolus illyricus

Laguna De La Mata, Torrevieja, España (2012).
Is a lily, common in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. Is characterized by: the bearing of a perennial herb, bulbous; leaves alternate; pink to purple flowers in unilateral spike, consisting of six tepals fused below in a short tube, with three stamens, and a fruit capsule with winged seeds.
Habitat: It inhabits grasslands and rocky areas, and is used to decorate altars of the Virgin in the month of May.

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Gladiolus illyricus is a plant in the Gladiolus genus.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jul 17, 2016. Captured Apr 6, 2012 12:26 in Unnamed Road, 03184 Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain.
  • SP550UZ
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO50
  • 9.84mm