Babiana arenicola
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| Babiana arenicola | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Babiana |
| Species: | B. arenicola |
| Binomial name | |
| Babiana arenicola | |
Babiana arenicola is a perennial, geophytic flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.[1][2] It is part of the fynbos ecoregion.[3] The species is endemic to the Western Cape. It occurs near Worcester, at the Greater Brandvlei Dam, there are two subpopulations. The planting of vineyards is a threat to the species.[4]