Sparaxis calcicola, the Lime Silklily, is a striking geophyte endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa, thriving in limestone-rich soils. Its vibrant, often lime-green flowers bloom in spring, adding a splash of color to its arid habitat.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lime Silklily (Sparaxis calcicola)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Sparaxis |
| Species | Sparaxis calcicola |
Similar in genus Sparaxis
