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'''''Tigridia pavonia''''' is the best-known species from the genus ''[[Tigridia]]'', in the [[Iridaceae]] family. [[Common name]]s include '''jockey's cap lily''',<ref>{{cite book|author=Books, M.; Limited, M.B.P.|year=2004|title=Growing Bulbs|publisher=Murdoch Books|isbn=9781740455206|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=6mEl-QbOan4C}}</ref> '''Mexican shellflower'''<ref name=GRIN>{{cite web|url=http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?36666|title=USDA GRIN Taxonomy|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> '''peacock flower''',<ref name=GRIN/> and '''tiger flower'''.<ref name=GRIN/> The species is native to southern [[Mexico]] and [[mesoamerica]], and is [[naturalize]]d elsewhere in South America.<ref name=GRIN/> |
'''''Tigridia pavonia''''' is the best-known species from the genus ''[[Tigridia]]'', in the [[Iridaceae]] family. [[Common name]]s include '''jockey's cap lily''',<ref>{{cite book|author=Books, M.; Limited, M.B.P.|year=2004|title=Growing Bulbs|publisher=Murdoch Books|isbn=9781740455206|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=6mEl-QbOan4C}}</ref> '''Mexican shellflower'''<ref name=GRIN>{{cite web|url=http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?36666|title=USDA GRIN Taxonomy|accessdate=16 January 2014}}</ref> '''peacock flower''',<ref name=GRIN/> and '''tiger flower'''.<ref name=GRIN/> The species is native to southern [[Mexico]] and [[mesoamerica]], and is [[naturalize]]d elsewhere in South America.<ref name=GRIN/> |
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It is very popular as an [[ornamental plant]] among lovers of interesting flowers. The blooms come in a variety of colours. |
It is very popular as an [[ornamental plant]] among lovers of interesting flowers. The blooms come in a variety of colours. The flowers are 3 to 6 in. wide (7-15 cm), with three large one-color petals flanking three small spotted petals that emerge from a similarly-speckled center cup. Blooming in mid-late summer, they open early in the morning and are already closed around 5 P.M. when dusk begins to fall. Every day a different bloom is opened. The plants that are grown from seeds bloom in the first year after they are sowed. Each blossom rides atop a slender stem, 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm). The foliage is similar to Sword-Lily (Gladiolus) with upright blade-shaped leaves and produces several flowers per stalk. |
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Main varieties are Tigridia pavonia 'Aurea' (lemon yellow), Tigridia pavonia 'Speciosa' (red), Tigridia pavonia 'Lilacea' (lilac-pink), Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis' (cream) and Tigridia pavonia 'Alba' (white).<ref>[https://www.jardins-sans-secret.com/detail/3780/Tigridia-Pavonia-Tiger-Flower.html Tigrinia Pavonia]</ref> |
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Tigridia pavonia is the best-known species from the genus Tigridia, in the Iridaceae family. Common names include jockey's cap lily,[3] Mexican shellflower[4] peacock flower,[4] and tiger flower.[4] The species is native to southern Mexico and mesoamerica, and is naturalized elsewhere in South America.[4]
It is very popular as an ornamental plant among lovers of interesting flowers. The blooms come in a variety of colours. The flowers are 3 to 6 in. wide (7-15 cm), with three large one-color petals flanking three small spotted petals that emerge from a similarly-speckled center cup. Blooming in mid-late summer, they open early in the morning and are already closed around 5 P.M. when dusk begins to fall. Every day a different bloom is opened. The plants that are grown from seeds bloom in the first year after they are sowed. Each blossom rides atop a slender stem, 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm). The foliage is similar to Sword-Lily (Gladiolus) with upright blade-shaped leaves and produces several flowers per stalk. Main varieties are Tigridia pavonia 'Aurea' (lemon yellow), Tigridia pavonia 'Speciosa' (red), Tigridia pavonia 'Lilacea' (lilac-pink), Tigridia pavonia 'Canariensis' (cream) and Tigridia pavonia 'Alba' (white).[5]
References
- ^ "The International Plant Names Index, entry for publication Les Liliacées". which states that the author of the plant names is Redouté and not de Candolle
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ Books, M.; Limited, M.B.P. (2004). Growing Bulbs. Murdoch Books. ISBN 9781740455206.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d "USDA GRIN Taxonomy". Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ Tigrinia Pavonia