Moraea setifolia - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Pumpkin dull green leaves spreading/recurved

dull green leaves spreading/recurved

with Nymphaea fruit sinking below the water level immediately after the flower closes

This is a medium to large deciduous tree that grows to about 10 metres high

in well-drained soil

re-opening minutes later

Moraea setifolia - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Pumpkin dull green leaves spreading/recurvedMoraea is a genus in the Iridaceae family. Most of the 195 species of Moraea are found in sub Saharan Africa. 123 species are found in the Cape Floral Province of South Africa. Growing to 20cm with small pale mauve iris like flowers in spring. USDA Zone 8 Season to sow Autumn Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.