Neomarica sabini (Lindl.) Chukr.
A true species from St. Thomas with yellow flowers according to Paxton’s Dictionary and Johnson’s Dictionary. However, Loddiges’ Botanical Cabinet shows flowers in which the falls are blue, standards deep blue and the centres a deep yellow. This plant, grown from Brazilian seed, has recently (Nov. 2010) flowered in the gardens at Camden Park. Its growth habit and flowers are much more like N. caerulea than N. northiana and the Botanical Cabinet illustration used here represents it well.
Horticultural & Botanical History
Classified by some as a form of Neomarica caerulea, and by others a form of N. northiana, Marica sabiniana was considered by William Herbert to be one of the three true species of Marica.
‘We are indebted for this beautiful plant to the Horticultural Society of London, by whose collector, Mr. G. Don, it was discovered in the African island of St. Thomas.’ [LBC no.1164, 1827].
It was introduced to Britain in 1822. [MB p.81/1834].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [B.323/1850].
Notes
Published Nov 16, 2009 - 03:39 PM | Last updated Nov 25, 2010 - 05:16 PM
Neomarica sabini (Lindl.) Chukr. | LBC no.1164/1827 | RBGS
| Family | Iridaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Tropical America |
| Synonyms |
Marica sabini Lindl. |
| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Marica Sabini |
| Confidence level | high |