Moraea stricta

Description

Moraea stricta is a species of asparagus plant. This was first described by John Gilbert Baker. Moraea stricta belongs to the genus Moraea, and family Iridaceae. Moraea, the Cape tulips, is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia. The genus name is a tribute to the English botanist Robert More. Moraeas have iris-like flowers.The corms of some species have been used as food, however they are usually small and some species are unpleasant, and some are poisonous.