Family: Iridaceae
blackberry-lily, leopard-flower
[Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC., more...]
Merel R. Black
Richard Bauer
Etymology: Belamcanda: East Indian name for this species
Plants: perennial, 12"-24" tall forb
Leaves: narrow, sword-like
Flowers: orange spotted with red or purple, 6-parted, 1 1/2" wide, only one blooms each day; inflorescence in a widely-branching cluster of stalked flowers; blooms June-July
Fruits: capsule opening to reveal a blackberry-like cluster of fleshy seeds
Habitat: disturbed areas, roadsides, thickets
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Plants: perennial, 12"-24" tall forb
Leaves: narrow, sword-like
Flowers: orange spotted with red or purple, 6-parted, 1 1/2" wide, only one blooms each day; inflorescence in a widely-branching cluster of stalked flowers; blooms June-July
Fruits: capsule opening to reveal a blackberry-like cluster of fleshy seeds
Habitat: disturbed areas, roadsides, thickets
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Flora of North America: Flora of North America WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Richard Bauer
Botanical Illustration
Richard Bauer
Robert W. Freckmann