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Freesia
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A half-hardy bulbous plant in the iris family, native to South Africa. Funnel-shaped flowers bloom in a one-sided spike on a slender stalk, with a strong sweet fragrance. Also called 'Asagi-zuisen' and 'Kousetsu-ran'. Widely cultivated as cut flowers and potted plants.
Identification Points
- βFlower stalk bends horizontally, with flowers aligned on one side
- βFunnel-shaped flowers in white, yellow, orange, purple, etc.
- βStrong sweet fragrance
Habitat
Cultivated (gardens, greenhouses, pots)
Season
March to May (flowers)
Morphological TraitsAI-estimated, needs verification
Leaf arrangement
Alternate
Leaf type
Simple
Growth form
Herb
Flowering season
Spring
Habitat
Cultivated
Phylogenetic Positionγ’γ€γ‘η§ β
Phylogenetic Position
Angiosperms > Monocots > Asparagales > Iridaceae
Divergence Era
Late Cretaceous to Paleogene (from about 80 million years ago)
Sources & References
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