Date collected: April 18, 2011
Location: Collected from the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles
Nativity: Not native to California (Native to Southern Africa, Mozambique) Scientific name: Anomatheca laxa
Other names: False Freesia, Painted Petals, Pink Bermudiana
Habitat: This plant is suited to survive in both sunny areas and partially shaded areas. They are drought resistant, and are able to become dormant when soils are too dry. Their native land Mozambique has a tropical climate with a wet and a dry season.
Habitat: This plant is suited to survive in both sunny areas and partially shaded areas. They are drought resistant, and are able to become dormant when soils are too dry. Their native land Mozambique has a tropical climate with a wet and a dry season.
Special notes: The False Freesia is in the same family as the Iris. They have a resemblance to Freesia plants, hence the name "False" Freesia. They do not require much care and are fairly easy to grow compared to Freesias.
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