Flora Detail

Common Name Bract Disa, African weed-orchid
Family Orchidaceae (Orchids)
Date Observed 19-09-2022
Category Bulbs/Rhizomes
Catalogue No. 7745RG
Flowering Time Spring,Summer
Colour Pink to Mauve
Locations Observed
Estuary
Koppie
Nature Reserve
Small Holding Few
Village Few
Greater Rooiels

Disa bracteata

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Bract Disa, African weed-orchid

Disa bracteata, commonly known as the South African weed orchid or leek orchid, is a highly invasive tuberous perennial native to South Africa that has naturalized in Australia. Growing 15–50 cm tall, it features a dense, cylindrical spike of 20–60 small, greenish-maroon flowers that appear from September to November.
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