What is Ferraria?

Ferraria is a genus of herbal or flowering plants that come from tropical areas located in the southern part of Africa. This family of monocotyled flowering plants belongs to the Iridaceae family. They have stems, leaves and flowers that usually grow to the soil level. At most these plants can grow up to 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm). These plants are called ferrararia as a tribute to Giovanni Ferrari, an Italian botanist and artists during the 15th century who first described the family with their drawings. Corm is a short, vertical and sometimes swollen underground plant stem. They are used by plants to survive harsh weather conditions, such as frost temperatures during winter and extreme heat during the summer drought. These korms can be dug, divided into sections - each contains - and re -planted in new plants.

In the Ferraria genus there are 11 known species. The most popular of 11 are foliosa , glutinosa and undulata . While most species growDuring winter rainfall and dry summer climate, the type glutinosa can prosper during hot wet years and dry cold winters. glutinosa flowers resemble bizarre marked mutant starfish, with five petals colored in pale shades, usually sports dark, random spots.

One particular species, Ferraria undulata is quite famous thanks to leaves and flowers similar to swords that can be chestnut, cream or dark brown. These flowers are decorated with spots, spots and various stripes. Ferraria foliosa may at the beginning of summer or late spring grow purple on chestnut flowers. This plant can be found primarily in Botswana anamibia.

Although Ferraria came from Namibia, the Earth in South Africa, it is now found that many countries around the world are growing. Ferraria are usually grown in flower gardens in subtropicScenes, such as the United States and certain parts of Asia and Europe. These flowering plants can even be found in some homes because of their unique structures of stem and beautiful flowers.

Depending on the type of this plant, there are types of ferraria that can carry flowers that have a pleasant scent, while some produce a repulsive scent, like a decaying mass. The unpleasant aroma distracts animals from the approaching these plants. Like cactus, plants belonging to this family can grow thick and thorn exteriors for further protection.