Watsonia dubia

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Watsonia dubia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Watsonia
Species:
W. dubia
Binomial name
Watsonia dubia
Eckl. ex Klatt
Synonyms
  • Watsonia meriana var. dubia(Eckl. ex Klatt) Baker

Watsonia dubia is a geophyte belonging to the genus Watsonia and forms part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Citrusdal to Wellington. In the northern Swartland, 80% of the plant's habitat has been lost to agricultural activities. There are currently only three subpopulations known with less than 250 plants. Two of the subpopulations are located in nature reserves. [2]

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