Patersonia occidentalis
Long Purple Flag
Also known as: Genosiris occidentalis (R.Br.) F.Muell.
- Genosiris occidentalis (R.Br.) F.Muell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Patersonia occidentalis (commonly known as Long Purple-Flag) is a rhizomatous plant within the Iridaceae family. It naturally occurs in Australasia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms