Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Romulea

Species:

Romulea engleri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Romulea engleri is a geophyte that resprouts after fire; fire may stimulate flowering in fynbos ecosystems.

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