Tigridia pavonia (L.f.) DC. var. conchiflora
For a basic description see Tigridia pavonia (L.f.) DC. The variety conchiflora has rich yellow flowers.
Horticultural & Botanical History
It appears to have a tendency to partially revert to type: ‘Last year all the first flowers of this showy bulb [T. conchiflora] came up crimson, resembling in appearance the old Tigridia pavonia, when, having been in flower for 2-3 weeks, all the latter flowers in a fine bed came up true.’ [Gard. Chron. 1849]. Tigridia conchiflora Sweet was figured in the Ornamental Flower Garden. The flowers shown are bright orange, speckled red at the throat, and with a darker blotch at the base of the petals. [OFG f.203/1854]. It is also figured in the British Florist [BF pl.12/1841], and Flore des Serres [FS f.908-910/1854], together with var. speciosa. Tigridia conchiflora was introduced to Britain in 1823. [JD]. Roscoe pl.41/1831.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [B.425/1845].
Notes
Published Oct 19, 2009 - 03:42 PM | Last updated Jul 24, 2010 - 05:16 PM
Tigridia pavonia (L.f.) DC. var. conchiflora | Roscoe pl.41/1831 | BHL
| Family | Iridaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Mexico |
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| Common Name | Peacock flower, Tiger flower, Shell flower |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Tigridia conchiflora |
| Confidence level | high |