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Keywords: Iridaceae | Watsonia fourcadei J.W. Mathews & L. Bolus | 036527-0169-2002

Watsonia fourcadei

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All fifty or so species of Watsonia are endemic to South Africa, though some have naturalized elsewhere after introduction by humans. This particular species is not well-known in cultivation. It is named in honour of Henry George Fourcade, surveyor and botanist.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at August 25, 2007 7:57 AM

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A close relative of Freesia, I presume?

Posted by: Michael F at August 25, 2007 10:18 AM

Yes, Watsonia and Freesia are both in the subfamily Crocoideae.

Posted by: Daniel Mosquin Author Profile Page at August 27, 2007 10:49 AM

Can you confirm it is the same flower? http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielle_viens_-_picture_my_world/2336471900/

I would appreciate. My picture was taken in Cape Town South Africa, Sep 2007.

Posted by: Danielle Viens at March 15, 2008 7:44 PM

I don't think so, Danielle - from what I recall of the plant here in the garden, that was the extent of which the flowers opened. Your photograph has a much more open flower.

Posted by: Daniel Mosquin Author Profile Page at March 16, 2008 3:06 PM

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