Chasmanthe
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Chasmanthe is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family which originate from South Africa. In their native habitat the flowers are pollinated by sunbirds.
Species include:
- Chasmanthe aethiopica (Chasmanthe, Cobra Lily)
- Chasmanthe bicolor
- Chasmanthe floribunda (South African Cornflag, Pennants)
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[edit] References
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: World Checklist Series
- PlantZAfrica.com - Chasmanthe aethiopica
- Iziko Museums of Cape Town - Chasmanthe
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