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Neomarica longifolia
This is a member of Iris family as per the common name. It is one of 16 species of the genus Neomarica, and an exotic in Papua (Asia/Oceania), cultivated only. However it is hardy, thrives and can spread and increase substantially in biomass. The genus is native to Africa and C. & S. America.
This plant is growing as an ornamental in a semi-urban garden in the equatorial tropics of northern New Guinea.
This species was planted in my yard/garden as an ornamental but it grows profusely. It can be seen in many of my spottings. However this is only the second spotting where it is the featured species.
Spotted on Feb 7, 2013
Submitted on Jul 11, 2013
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