For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Highveld red-hot poker (Kniphofia ensifolia)

Family Liliaceae
 These occur in marshy areas in dense groups.
 The flowers are a lemon yellow in colour and is one of about 50 species found in SA.
It is used in traditional medicine to treat female ailments. 
 They grow to about 1m in height.
Info: Wild Flowers of South Africa – Braam van Wyk