| Dietes grandiflora | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Dietes |
| Species: | D. grandiflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Dietes grandiflora | |
Dietes grandiflora, commonly named fortnight lily, large wild iris, African iris [1] or fairy iris, is a rhizomatous perennial plant of the Iris Family (Iridaceae) with long, rigid, sword-like green leaves. This species is common in horticulture in its native South Africa, where it is often used in public gardens, beautification of commercial premises and along roadsides. [2]
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The blooms are white with yellow and violet markings and can be up to four inches (ten cm) in diameter. [3] Dark markings are found at the base of the outer tepals. These flowers bloom in abundance during summer, especially after rain. [2] They last a couple of days and are followed by 5 cm long green capsules that contain very dark brown seeds, dispersed when the capsule splits open.
