Ixia orientalis is a perennial flowering plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Ixia and is part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Eastern Cape and Western Cape and occurs from Caledon to Bathurst and the Amathole Mountains. This species is the most common and widespread species in the genus.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Eastern Kalossie 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
- Ixia
- Species
- Ixia orientalis
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