Sparaxis Ker Gawl.
Stamens arranged symmetrically around the style; anthers yellow. Bracts entire or slightly lacerate. Perianth tube bright yellow c. 8 mm long. Style branches cuneate, 3–5 mm long. Bulbils few in lower leaf axils. Garden escape in disturbed areas. Introd. from S. Africa. Fl. winter–spring. Tricolour Harlequin Flower Sparaxis tricolor
Stamens arranged on one side of the style; anthers white. Bracts deeply lacerate. Perianth tube pale yellow, c. 15 mm long. Style branches filiform, 7–10 mm long. Bulbils numerous in leaf axils. Garden escape in disturbed areas. Introd. from S. Africa. Fl. spring. Harlequin Flower Sparaxis bulbifera