Moraea hexaglottis

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Moraea hexaglottis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Moraea
Species:
M. hexaglottis
Binomial name
Moraea hexaglottis

Moraea hexaglottis is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae. [2] [3] It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

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References

  1. Craven, P.; Loots, S. (2004). "Moraea hexaglottis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T46746A11080183. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46746A11080183.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. "Moraea hexaglottis Goldblatt". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  3. "Moraea hexaglottis Goldblatt". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved April 24, 2024.