Species
Libertia chilensis
Etymology
Libertia: Named after Marie-Anne Libert, (1782-1865) born & died in Malmedy, province of Liège, Belgium; botanist and mycologist
Authority
Libertia chilensis (Molina) Gunckel
Family
Iridaceae
Brief Description
perennial, evergreen herb with short rhizomes, forming robust clumps; flower heads emergent from foliage; Petals in 3s, white, imbricating (overlapping) in some cultivated plants but not in others (these may or may not be taxonomically different).
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Flower Colours
White
Fruiting
Fruits remain for > 12 months
Propagation Technique
Self-seeding in NZ near planted specimens.
Origin
Chile
This page last updated on 27 Oct 2019