Zimbabwe Flowers
Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation located in South Africa. It borders Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia. The country is mainly covered by savanna grasslands. However, there are forests and mountains in the eastern part of the country. Many flowers grow in Zimbabwe. Some of the Zimbabwean flowers are discussed in detail below.
flame lily.
It is the national flower of Zimbabwe. The flower goes by many other names, including fire lily, glorious lily, glory lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, and superb lily. It grows in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The flower is cup-shaped with the tips and edges of its petals curved backwards. Flower color varies from bright yellow to dark red. The flower is poisonous if eaten. Also, contact with its stem or leaves can cause skin irritation.
wild hibiscus
This is an extremely fragile flower and lasts only one day. Its color can be yellow or pink. The flower can be found in the savannah areas of South Africa and in the tropics of the rest of Africa. It is named after Dr. Heinrich Gustav Adolf Engler, who was the director of the Royal Botanical Garden in Berlin. He started a botanical exploration in Africa.
leopard orchid
The leopard orchid grows in Zimbabwe and other tropical areas of Africa. It is yellow in color with brown spots on its petals. The flower has a very pleasant smell. It is named after John Ansell, who found the first specimen of this flower.
Devil’s Thorn
The flower and plant can be found in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, and other parts of the Northern Province of South Africa. The flower is trumpet-shaped and mauve-pink.
Crinum river lily
It is bell-shaped and is available in pink and white. It grows in the East and South Africa. The flower is named after the English botanist Peter MacOwan, who took a great interest in the flower.
lavender star flower
This flower is native to Zimbabwe and Mozambique, as well as other parts of South Africa. It can be found growing in rocky places. The flower is small and star-shaped. The color of the flower can be pink or mauve. The plant is generally used for landscaping as it attracts butterflies and other animals. It can also be easily turned into a bonsai.
Apart from them, one can find various other flowers in Zimbabwe. Some of these are the crocosmia and the Barberton daisy.
