Category Archives: Xanthorrhoeaceae

Kniphofia uvaria

Kniphofia uvaria

Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma
2008
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The plant’s original name Tritoma comes from the Greek for thrice-cut, a reference to their long leaves with very clearly defined three surfaces. Uva is Latin for bunch of grapes, describing the inflorescent arrangement of the blooms. more…