| Moraea | |
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| Moraea viscaria | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Subfamily: | Iridoideae |
| Tribe: | Irideae |
| Genus: | Moraea Mill. |
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| Moraea viscaria | |
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Moraea, the Cape tulips,[2] is a genusofplants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758. The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia.[3] The genus name is a tribute to the English botanist Robert More.[4]
Moraeas have iris-like flowers.[5] The corms of some species have been used as food, however they are usually small and some species have an unpleasant taste, and some are poisonous.[6][7]
The following species are recognised in the genus Moraea:[8]
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