Moraea collina

 ( Collina ) 

Moraea collina is a species of the genus Moraea, in the family Iridaceae. It was formerly known as Homeria collina.

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Distribution The plant is endemism to the Western Cape, from Baines Kloof to Caledon. It is common on lower slopes and flats of Fynbos habitats.

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Description Moraea collina is a geophyte, growing high.

It has a simple or branched stem and a single sheath shaped leaf. The plant is not sticky to the touch.

Flowers are yellow (or pale salmon pink) with yellow nectar guides. The outer form a cup. It flowers from July to September, with flowers opening in the afternoon.

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Conservation Moraea collina is listed as a plant species of Least Concern on the National Red List of South African plants.

Terry Trinder Smith & Mary Matham Kidd and Fay Anderson: Wild Flowers of the Table Mountain National Park: South African Wild Flower Guide 12 Botanical Society of South Africa 2006.

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