Crocosmia aurea
Montbretia
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The Crocosmia aurea plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Montbretia. Some home gardeners know the variety as Tritonia aurea

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Latin Name:  Crocosmia aurea
Common Name:  Montbretia
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  (Hook.)Planch.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.5
 
Habitat:  Shady forest areas in moist country, 2000 - 2500 metres from East Cape province and north to Mozambique, Malawi etc[79]. Especially common in conifer plantations[90].

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