Montbretia - introduced (*Crocosmia ×crocosmiiflora)

Family: Iridaceae (Iris family).

Origin: Horticultural hybrid.

Occurrence: Prefers damp conditions. In Central Victoria most occurrences are along drainage lines.

Identification:

• it has long, grass-like leaves
• the ‘petals’ are orange
• there is a small brown leaf (bract) at the base of each flower stalk
• the flowers are arranged along stem.

It reproduces from seed and by corms. An environmental weed. It is a more serious weed in higher rainfall areas where it may displace native vegetation.