Ixia micranda is a perennial flowering plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Ixia and is part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Houwhoek to Kleinmond and De Hoop. The plant has an area of occurrence of 4 078 km2. The plant has lost its habitat to coastal development between Kleinmond and Hermanus, also to the planting of plantations in the Palmiet-Hoogland Mountains between Botrivier and Kleinmond. It is currently threatened by the planting of vineyards, the planting of proteas and invasive plants.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Minimal 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 micrandra
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