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| Ixia polystachya | |
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| Genus: | Ixia L. (1762) |
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Ixia is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae.
All of these plants are herbs with corms. The plants grows in South Africa. In total, there are 40-60 species.
Common names for this kind of flower are Corn lily and African Corn-Lily and Wand flower.
The leaves look like swords. The flowers look like stars.
Some species of Corn lilies are cultivated as garden plants and houseplants.
