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Tigridia pavonia
Species of plant in the family Iridaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tigridia pavonia is a species of flowering plant in the iris family Iridaceae. Common names include jockey's cap lily,[3] Mexican shellflower,[4] peacock flower,[4] jaguar flower,[5] tiger iris,[6] and tiger flower.[4] The Aztecs of Mexico called the flower ocēlōxōchitl meaning "jaguar flower".[5] This summer-flowering bulbous herbaceous perennial is widespread across much of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. It is naturalized in Ecuador and Peru.[4][7]
The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped. The three-petalled blooms occur in a variety of colour combinations with strongly contrasting central markings.[8] The three sepals are larger, to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) long, giving the flower a total width of 15 cm (5.9 in).[9] They open early in the morning and close before dusk. Blooms are successional throughout summer. Plants bloom in the first year after sowing.[citation needed]
Tigridia pavonia is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It prefers a sheltered position in full sun, in sandy but fertile soil. The plants are said to be hardy to as low as −12 °C (10 °F) in many sources,[10][11][12] while in some others only to 5 °C (41 °F).[8] Most authorities recommend that the corms should be lifted and stored throughout the winter months in colder areas.[8][12]
The roasted bulbs are edible and have been used by the American Indians and Indigenous peoples of Mexico. It has a chestnut-like flavour.[6]
The aphid Aphis newtoni may be found on this plant.[13]
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