Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
(Lembine ex Burbridge & Dean) N. E. Br.
Cape saffron
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Description
A perennial herb in the Iridaceae family, grown in subtropical and Mediterranean climates from sea level to 1,300 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are used as a spice.
Distribution
It is a subtropical or Mediterranean climate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Asia, Australia, Chile, Nepal, Slovenia, South America, Tasmania,
Synonyms
Crocosmia aurea x Crocosmia pottsii
Also Known As
Montbretia, Vrtna krokozmija
References (1)
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 121
