Gladiolus tristis

Common names: Square-leaved Corn-flag, Marsh Afrikaner

Genus: Gladiolus

Species: Gladiolus tristis

Class: Triandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Gladiolus

Modern Species: Gladiolus tristis

Modern Family: Iridaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: white, cream, or pale yellow, usually dotted with mauve, red, brown or purple

Season: spring

Native Region: S Africa

Artist: S. Edwards