Observations in the Order: Asparagales

Gladiolus stellatus

Gladiolus stellatus
By: Nicky
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Location: Mossel Bay Airfield
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th September 2014
Likely ID: Gladiolus stellatus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
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Sweet Purple

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By: Brittany
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Citrusdal
Observed on: 3rd September 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th September 2014
Likely ID: Longtube Satin Flower (Sparaxis metelerkampiae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Watsonia laccata

Watsonia laccata
By: Nicky
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Location: Mossel Bay Airfield
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th September 2014
Likely ID: Watsonia laccata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
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Moraea tricuspidata

Moraea tricuspidata
By: Nicky
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Location: Mossindustria
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th September 2014
Likely ID: Speckle Uintjie (Moraea tricuspidata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
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Sweet Lilac

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By: Brittany
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Citrusdal
Observed on: 3rd September 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th September 2014
Likely ID: Collar Satin Flower (Sparaxis roxburghii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Moraea tripetala subsp. tripetala

Moraea tripetala subsp. tripetala
By: Nicky
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Location: Mossel Bay Airfield
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th September 2014
Likely ID: Blue Uintjie (Moraea tripetala subsp. tripetala)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Bobartia robusta

Bobartia robusta
By: Nicky
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Location: Mossel Bay Airfield
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th September 2014
Likely ID: Blombiesie (Bobartia robusta)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
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Freesia fergusoniae

Freesia fergusoniae
By: Nicky
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Location: Mossel Bay Airfield
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Freesia fergusoniae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Red Listed: Endangered

Eriospermum paradoxum

Eriospermum paradoxum
By: Nicky
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Location: Mossindustria
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Eriospermum paradoxum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Sore-eye flower

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Location: Highlands, Grahamstown
Observed on: 7th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Sore-Eye Flower (Boophone disticha)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

Albuca

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By: Richard Adcock
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Location: Silverstream Rd, Cape Farms
Observed on: 7th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Albuca spiralis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Ht. to 22cm

Blue something

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By: Colin Ralston
Garden Route Botanical Garden
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Location: Gamkaberg
Observed on: 20th August 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Blou Tulp (Moraea bipartita)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Yellow flower

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By: lorrimer
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: Skerpioenspoort, West Coast DC
Observed on: 7th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Chincherinchee (Ornithogalum maculatum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 5
Description: Small flowers about 10mm across almost all on individual stalks, but occasionally two on a stalk.

Morea

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Location: 15, Iris St
Observed on: 8th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Buff Clockflower (Moraea vegeta)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Karoo Spiral

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By: Colin Ralston
Garden Route Botanical Garden
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Location: Gamkaberg
Observed on: 20th August 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Krulle (Albuca spiralis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Romulea

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Location: 15, Iris St
Observed on: 8th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Froetang (Romulea rosea)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Karoo succulent

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By: Colin Ralston
Garden Route Botanical Garden
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Location: Gamkaberg
Observed on: 20th August 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Massonia depressa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Unknown Bulbine sp 5934

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By: yvettevanwijk
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersProtea Atlas Project
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Location: R328, South Cape DC
Observed on: 4th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Bulbine
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Flowers over so pic is not great, growing in rocky dry area.

Haworthia in Karoo-Desert NBG

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By: Les Powrie ZA
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Karoo-Desert NBG Norton plot 1
Observed on: 4th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Haworthia arachnoidea var. arachnoidea
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Haworthia growing in shade and partial shade in natural Succulent Karoo S of the start of the Shale Trail in Karoo-Desert National Botanical Garden, Worcester.

Eulophia speciosa - City Centre Parking Lot

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By: lyle.ground
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Location: Archie Gumede Pl, Stamford Hill
Observed on: 8th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Large Yellow Eulophia (Eulophia speciosa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Yes the location is accurate. A small colony of Eulophia speciosa in a narrow bed in our parking lot (Durban City Centre). Unlikely that it was purposely planted. This is the second year it has flowered.

Romulea monadelpha

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By: Outrampsjenny
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Location: R27, Nieuwoudtville
Observed on: 19th August 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Karoosatynblom (Romulea monadelpha)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Stemless geophyte.Glosy red flowers without a cream cup. Anthers fused into a column

Lachenalia

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By: gregnicolson
Paardeberg Sustainability Initiative
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Location: Baden Powell Dr, Macassar
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Lachenalia pallida
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Babiana

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By: gregnicolson
Paardeberg Sustainability Initiative
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Location: Old Main Rd, Macassar
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Babiana stricta
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Giant Froetang

Romulea gigantea - Bay West 1
By: adriaan_grobler
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersFriends of Van Stadens
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Location: Bay West Development, Port Elizabeth, EC
Observed on: 25th August 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Froetang (Romulea gigantea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: In moist sand along a seep in grassy fynbos.

Geel Uintjiestulp

Moraea bulbillifera subsp. bulbillifera - Bay West 1
By: adriaan_grobler
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Location: Bay West Development, Port Elizabeth, EC
Observed on: 25th August 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2014
Likely ID: Uintjiestulp (Moraea bulbillifera subsp. bulbillifera)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Pavement Orchid

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By: Stuart
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Tokai Park
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Location: Telford Wy, Meadowridge
Observed on: 7th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Common Monkshood Orchid (Pterygodium orobanchoides)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

DSCF6843/6842/5554

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By: GogoHeather
Location: 66, Joe Slovo St
Observed on: 8th June 2008
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Aloe
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: I need an ID please. I have several in my garden DSF5554 also please

Ledebouria

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Location: KPS 0
Observed on: 6th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Ledebouria ovatifolia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: plant about 8 cm tall

Ledebouria

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Location: KPS 3
Observed on: 6th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Ledebouria leptophylla
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: About 3 cm tall

Ledebouria

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Location: KPS 0
Observed on: 6th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Ledebouria galpinii
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: About 3 cm tall

Ledebouria

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Location: KPS 2
Observed on: 6th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Wild Squill (Ledebouria cooperi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: about 5 cm tall in wetland

DSCN8682

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By: melda goets
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Location: Ukhetshe, Plattekloof 2
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Ferraria crispa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

RSCN8708

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By: melda goets
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Location: Ukhetshe, Plattekloof 2
Observed on: 5th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Ferraria crispa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Haemanthus albiflos

Haemanthus albiflos
By: Chris Wahlberg
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Sibudu Cave
Observed on: 3rd September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: White Paint Brush (Haemanthus albiflos)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: In forest shade, evergreen. Fleshy leaves, flat, no stem. Dense inflorescence with white bracts which are slightly apart.

Ferraria variabilis

Ferraria variabilis
By: Alan Horstmann
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Location: Unnamed Road, Rietfontein
Observed on: 4th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Ferraria variabilis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

White babiana - Hopefield

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By: carina l
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Location: Hopefield
Observed on: 7th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Witbobbejaantjie (Babiana tubiflora)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Narrow hairy leaves longer than flower stem. The flower has a very long tube and no scent (during the day - maybe scented at night?) Growing in white sand in the road verge. The plant in pic three is from a few km further along the road.

_MG_8297 (Large)

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By: Patrick Lane
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Location: Uilsgat, West Coast DC
Observed on: 7th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Spiloxene aquatica
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3

_MG_8304 (Large)

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By: Patrick Lane
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape NatureCedarberg ConservancyCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Unnamed Road, West Coast DC
Observed on: 7th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Romulea schlechteri
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

_MG_8280 (Large)

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By: Patrick Lane
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape NatureCedarberg ConservancyCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Unnamed Road, West Coast DC
Observed on: 7th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Bulbine torta
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

_MG_8089 (Large)

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By: Patrick Lane
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape NatureCedarberg ConservancyCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: N7, West Coast DC
Observed on: 3rd September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Romulea
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

_MG_8151 (Large)

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By: Patrick Lane
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape NatureCedarberg ConservancyCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Unnamed Road, West Coast DC
Observed on: 6th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Sparaxis caryophyllacea
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

_MG_8002 (Large)

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By: Patrick Lane
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape NatureCedarberg ConservancyCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: N7, West Coast DC
Observed on: 3rd September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Disperis villosa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

_MG_7994 (Large)

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By: Patrick Lane
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape NatureCedarberg ConservancyCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: N7, West Coast DC
Observed on: 3rd September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Disa spathulata subsp. tripartita
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

_MG_7965 (Large)

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By: Patrick Lane
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape NatureCedarberg ConservancyCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: N7, West Coast DC
Observed on: 3rd September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Sparaxis roxburghii
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 2

Ixia mostertii

Ixia mostertii
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Location: R43, Breede River DC
Observed on: 6th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Ixia mostertii
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

_MG_8067 (Large)

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By: Patrick Lane
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Location: Unnamed Road, Citrusdal
Observed on: 3rd September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Geissorhiza lewisiae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Kalkoentjie

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Location: St John Rd, Vergesig
Observed on: 2nd September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Kalkoentjie (Gladiolus alatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1
Description: Growing on municipal open ground. Note background of freshly mowed area which included most of the area which was covered in kalkoentjies.

Aasuintjie, Krulletjie

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Location: Gravel road west of Herold's Bay
Observed on: 7th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Aasuintjie, Krulletjie, Spider lily (Ferraria crispa subsp. crispa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Red Lachenalia Cape Aghullas Aug 14

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Location: Bredasdorp area
Observed on: 17th August 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Lachenalia bulbifera
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: I thought it was bulbifera - inner petals only slightly longer than outer one - until I read further and the West Coast guide said that bulbifera has purple-tipped inner petals. That made me sad. Then I went to Manning & Goldblatt, who say the inner petals are green tipped, so I am sure again. So now I am happy again.

Aristea leaf harvesting

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By: johanbaard
South African National Parks
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Location: R339, Garden Route National Park
Observed on: 14th August 2014
Added to iSpot: 7th September 2014
Likely ID: Aristea
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: leaves used in florist trade

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