Gladiolus decoratus

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		Gladiolus decoratus, Mozambique. [photos Bart Wursten ©, Flora of Mozambique]

Distribution and habitat

Tanzania, DRC, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique.

Life cycle

• A geophyte, with corms measuring 1.5-2.5 mm in diameter.

Links

• Gladiolus decoratus Baker (Flora of Mozambique)

Text by Hamish Robertson