Ixia odorata is a perennial flowering plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Ixia and part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa and occurs from the Olifants River Mountains and Piketberg to the Cape Peninsula, Kleinrivier Mountains and Elim.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Sweet 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 odorata
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