Plants photographed in the Roggeveld from L-O, Lachenalia species to Oxalis species are pictured below. More information about each species can be found on the appropriate genus page.


Lachenalia

Lachenalia doleritica photographed by Mary Sue Ittner September 2006 early morning near Middelpos.
Lachenalia doleritica Lachenalia doleritica

Lachenalia obscura photographed by Mary Sue Ittner September 2006 near Middelpos.
Lachenalia obscura

Lachenalia sp. Unidentified species growing near Middelpos and photographed by Mary Sue Ittner
Lachenalia sp.

Lachenalia violaceae photographed by Bob Rutemoeller and Mary Sue Ittner early morning September 2006 near Middelpos.
Lachenalia violaceae, Bob Rutemoeller Lachenalia violaceae, Mary Sue Ittner

Lachenalia zebrina photographs by Bob Rutemoeller and Mary Sue Ittner September 2006 near Middelpos showing the leaves as it was not yet in bloom.
Lachenalia zebrina, Bob Rutemoeller Lachenalia zebrina, Mary Sue Ittner


Lapeirousia

Lapeirousia montana photographed in the Komsberg by Cameron McMaster one year and again by Bob Rutemoeller September 2006.
Lapeirousia montana, Cameron McMaster Lapeirousia montana, Bob Rutemoeller

Lapeirousia plicata possibly or L. montana photographed near Middelpos by Mary Sue Ittner.
Lapeirousia plicata,  Mary Sue Ittner Lapeirousia plicata


Moraea

Moraea bifida plants photographed September 2006 by Bob Rutemoeller and Mary Sue Ittner in the Komsberg.
Moraea bifida, Bob Rutemoeller Moraea bifida, Mary Sue Ittner

Moraea ciliata The first photo by Cameron McMaster was taken in Sutherland and the others by by Bob Rutemoeller and Mary Sue Ittner near Middelpos September 2006 show variations in color and leaves.
Moraea ciliata, Cameron McMaster Moraea ciliata, Bob Rutemoeller Moraea ciliata, Bob Rutemoeller Moraea ciliata, Bob Rutemoeller Moraea ciliata, Mary Sue Ittner

Moraea macronyx blooming in the Komsberg. The first photo by Cameron McMaster and the second by Mary Sue Ittner from September 2006.
Moraea macronyx, by Cameron McMaster Moraea macronyx, Mary Sue Ittner

Moraea miniata We think this is the correct identification for this Homeria subgroup of Moraea blooming in mass in Middelpos September 2006. Photos by Mary Sue Ittner and Bob Rutemoeller.
Moraea miniata, Mary Sue Ittner Moraea miniata, Bob Rutemoeller Moraea miniata, Mary Sue Ittner Moraea miniata, Mary Sue Ittner Moraea miniata, Bob Rutemoeller

Moraea sp. These pictures are of Moraeas in the Homeria subgroup not keyed to species. The first two photographs by Mary Sue Ittner were taken September 2006 in the Komsberg. The third was taken near Middlepos and may just be a yellow form of Moraea miniata.
Moraea sp., Homeria subgroup |Moraea sp., Homeria subgroup |Moraea sp., Homeria subgroup

Moraea tripetala Photo taken by Mary Sue Ittner near Middelpos September 2006
Moraea tripetala


Oxalis

Oxalis obtusa photographed near Middelpos September 2006 by Mary Sue Ittner. There were many variations in colors seen.
Oxalis obtusa Oxalis obtusa

Oxalis palmifrons leaves photographed near Middelpos with Romulea subfistulosa by Mary Sue Ittner
Oxalis palmifrons


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