Micranthus simplex
Species of flowering plant
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Micranthus simplex is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.[1] It is a perennial geophyte and is part of the fynbos ecoregion.[2] It has the smallest flowers in the genus, which are white with lilac tinge.[3][4] It has linear leaves up to 1.5mm in width, with undivided branches.[3]
| Micranthus simplex | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Micranthus |
| Species: | M. simplex |
| Binomial name | |
| Micranthus simplex Goldblatt & J.C.Manning, (2013) | |
The species is endemic to the Western Cape. It occurs on Zebrakop, the highest peak in the Piketberg, and grows in wet sandstone.[5] It is considered critically rare.[4]
