Moraea collina is a species of the genus Moraea, in the family Iridaceae. It was formerly known as Homeria collina. Distribution The plant is endemic to the Western Cape, from Baines Kloof to Caledon. It is common on lower slopes and flats of Fynbos habitats. Description Moraea collina is a cormous geophyte, growing high. It has a simple or branched stem and a single sheath shaped leaf. The plant is not sticky to the touch. Flowers are yellow (or pale salmon pink) with yellow nectar guides. The outer tepals form a cup. It flowers from July to September, with flowers opening in the afternoon. Conservation Moraea collina is listed as a plant species of Least Concern on the National Red List of South African plants. References Terry Trinder Smith & Mary Matham Kidd and Fay Anderson: Wild Flowers of the Table Mountain National Park: South African Wild Flower Guide 12 Botanical Society of South Africa 2006. collina Endemic flora of South Africa Flora of the Cape Provinces Fynbos Least concern plants Least concern biota of Africa IUCN Red List least concern species