Species

Gladiolus carneus

Etymology

Gladiolus: From the Latin gladiolus 'short sword' which the leaf shape resembles.
carneus: From the Latin carnus 'flesh', meaning flesh-coloured

Common Name(s)

Painted lady

Authority

Gladiolus carneus D.Delaroche

Family

Iridaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Monocotyledonous Herbs

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,White

This page last updated on 20 Jan 2010