Moraea serpentina | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Iridaceae |
Genus: | Moraea |
Species: | M. serpentina |
Binomial name | |
Moraea serpentina Baker | |
Synonyms [1] [2] | |
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Moraea serpentina is a flowering plant species in the genus Moraea . It is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa. [1]
Moraea serpentina is found from Namaqualand to the Olifants River Valley. [1]
Moraea serpentina is classified as Least Concern as the population is regarded as stable. [1]
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