Species
Ixia polystachya
Etymology
Ixia: From the Greek ixia 'birdlime', in reference to the sticky nature of the juice (Johnson and Smith, 1986).
Authority
Ixia polystachya L.
Family
Iridaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Monocotyledonous Herbs
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple,White
Year Naturalised
1947
Origin
S. Africa
References and further reading
Johnson, A. T. and Smith, H. A (1986). Plant Names Simplified: Their pronunciation, derivation and meaning. Landsman Bookshop Ltd: Buckenhill, UK.
This page last updated on 5 Jun 2014