These kings of the jungle can weigh between 250 and 550
pounds, depending on sex and age and can grow up to be 14 years old in the wild and over the age of 20 years old in captivity.
pounds, depending on sex and age and can grow up to be 14 years old in the wild and over the age of 20 years old in captivity.
Crocus is another genus in the Iridaceae. It is also widely planted in flower gardens. This species, Crocus sativus is also very well known, as it is the source of the spice saffron, the most expensive spice in the world. It doesn't really have a common name. People just use "crocus."
Gladiolus is yet another popular garden flower, well known for it's huge tower of blooms. This species is Gladiolus 'Jubilee' Gladiolus x hortulanus. Instead of a common name, people just use "gladiolus."
Babiana rubrocyanea
Moraea vegeta