Moraea, the Cape tulips, [2] is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. [3]

2025年2月9日 · Most of the 220-plus species of Moraea are found in sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 120 species native to the Cape Floral Province of South Africa. Some Moraea species grow in the summer, but most are winter-growing, and many have purple or yellow flowers that look like miniature beardless irises.

Phonetic Spelling mor-EYE-ah Description The genus Moraea is in the iris family (Iridaceae). There are more than 200 species. Most are from Africa, but some are found in southern Europe, the Arabian Peninsula and central Asia. Some Moraea species native to South Africa are cold hardy enough for gardens in the Southeastern US.

2025年3月6日 · The genus Moraea can be divided into five groups: Galaxia, Gynandriris, Hexaglottis, Homeria, and Moraea. Moraea index lists all the species in all five groups alphabetically.

2022年11月12日 · The genus Moraea can be divided into five groups: Galaxia, Gynandriris, Hexaglottis, Homeria, and Moraea. Moraea group species g-i are found on this wiki page. More information can be learned from Peter Goldblatt's book on Moraeas.

2025年1月26日 · Elevate your garden's beauty effortlessly with Moraea's stunning blooms and easy care! 🌼🌱. 🌞 Moraea needs 6-8 hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth. 🌱 Well-draining sandy …

Moraea aristata is a beautiful late winter- and spring-flowering peacock moraea with white blooms marked with light to deep iridescent blue eyes or nectar guides.

Moraea aristata is a winter-flowering bulb (geophyte) that produces large and striking flowers. It grows 25–35 cm (9.8–13.8 in) tall and sometimes branches once. [3][4] It has one linear leaf growing from the base.

2019年11月22日 · Morae a is a genus consisting of 32 species of corm-bearing perennial herbs. The plant poisons livestock and/or humans, can reproduce and persist in prolific fashion, …

Moraea flowers, with their delicate and iris-like appearance, are a testament to the exquisite beauty that nature can bestow upon us. These captivating blossoms belong to the Iridaceae family, with their name being a nod to the Greek goddess of fate, Moirai.