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