Babiana patula is a perennial flowering plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Babiana and is part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Tulbagh to Albertinia. The plant has a range of 20 000 km2 and has lost 60% of its habitat to development, crop cultivation and invasive plants over 80 years.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Short Bobbejaantjie 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Babiana
- Species
- Babiana patula
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