Species

Gladiolus undulatus

Etymology

Gladiolus: From the Latin gladiolus 'short sword' which the leaf shape resembles.

Common Name(s)

gladiolus

Authority

Gladiolus undulatus L.

Family

Iridaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

NVS Species Code

GLAUND

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Structural Class

Monocotyledonous Herbs

Flower Colours

Cream,White

Year Naturalised

1932

Origin

S. Africa

Tolerances
Tolerant to salt

This page last updated on 25 Mar 2010