A Rare Flower Indeed

in #teamsouthafrica • 7 years ago

Recently I spent a few days in the Breede River Valley of the Western Cape of South Africa and walked in some of the mountains of the region.

I was thrilled to discover this beautiful flower which is Ixia mostertii. It doesn't have a common name because it is so rare.

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A very special gem indeed. It is known from only three localities and probably less than 1000 actual plants remain.

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7 years ago in #teamsouthafrica by
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     7 years ago 

    Why are they so few left? Are they being preserved? They are so beautiful.

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     7 years ago 

    Beautiful flower

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       7 years ago 

      Yes, it is quite beautiful isn't it.

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         7 years ago 

        Oh wow. That is awesome :):)

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           7 years ago 

          Thanks, yes it is pretty special.

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           7 years ago (edited)

          I have upvoted and resteemed your post. Please do the same to me.

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             7 years ago 

            Will this flower still be there next season?

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