Watsonia amabilis

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Watsonia amabilis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Watsonia
Species:
W. amabilis
Binomial name
Watsonia amabilis

Watsonia amabilis is a plant belonging to the genus Watsonia and is part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape where it occurs from Paarl to Sir Lowry's Pass. The plant was considered extinct but was rediscovered on a farm near Stellenbosch. The plant has lost its habitat due to urban development and agricultural activities. It is also threatened by fires and invasive plants. [2]

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