Tufted Monodisa (Disa comosa)

Tufted Monodisa, a reference photo — Photo: Andrew massyn · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Disa comosa is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa and is part of the fynbos. The plant is endemic to the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape. The plant has no threats.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Tufted Monodisa being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Disa bolusiana
Satyrium bicorne
Satyrium emarcidum
Disa reticulata

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Disa
Species: Disa comosa

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