Sparaxis elegans 1DS-II 2-2992

Description:

Summary[edit] Description: English: Sparaxis elegans, flower of typical form with ring of yellow on black markings surrounding a purple centre; two front tepal lobes removed to show the short periant tube and three central stamens with anthers (most of the pollen removed) coiled around the stigmas. Along Grasberg road, farm before Willemsrivier, Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, South Africa. Date: 28 September 2008. Source: Own work. Author: SAplants.