Tritoniopsis ramosa

Cormous geophyte betwen 15 and 50 cm. Has slender branches. Leaves are linear to lance-shaped with 1 to 3 veins. Flowers (January to April) are deep pink with dark markings. The flower tubes are 7–10 mm.

Distribution in the Hex

Sandstone slopes of Hex River Arid Alluvium Fynbos.

References

• Manning, J. & Goldblatt, P. 2012. Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: the Core Cape flora, Strelitzia 29. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.