Kniphofia umbrina
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| Kniphofia umbrina | |
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| Kniphofia umbrina inflorescence, Hhohho Region, Eswatini. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Kniphofia |
| Species: | K. umbrina |
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| Kniphofia umbrina | |
Kniphofia umbrina, called the Eswati poker, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Kniphofia.[2] The species is native to an area near Forbes Reef in Eswatini, just to the north of Mbabane.[1]
Plants are herbaceous perennials which may grow up to 1.8 metres (5.9 ft) tall. Stems emerge from a thick rhizome, with 6-8 leaves per stem.[1] Flowers are brown, slightly scented, and form a raceme. It is similar in characteristics to Kniphofia typhoides.[3]