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Watsonia meriana  (L.) Mill.
Bulbil bugle lily
Watsonia meriana is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: limited
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~104 records in California
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Genus: Watsonia
Family: Iridaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
PLANTSWatsonia angusta
JEF + PLANTSWatsonia bulbillifera
Information about  Watsonia meriana from other sources

[Wikipedia] South Africa Native, Ornamental Plant: It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa,[2] but it is well known as an ornamental plant grown in gardens for its showy spikes of flowers, and is an invasive species in areas where it has escaped cultivation. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).