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Cape saffron
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora

Family: Iridaceae


What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical or Mediterranean climate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Asia, Australia, Chile, Nepal, Slovenia, South America, Tasmania


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers - spice


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Montbretia, Vrtna krokozmija

Synonyms

Crocosmia aurea x Crocosmia pottsii;