Species Gladiolus pillansii
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Etymology of Gladiolus:
La. gladiolus = a small sword; referring to the sword-like shape of the leaves.
Etymology of pillansii:
Named after Capetonian botanist Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964). He joined the staff at Bolus herbarium in 1918 and worked there till his retirement. He had a penchance for succulents and did Monographs of the Restionaceae, Bruniaceae, Phylica, Agathosma and Metalasia. He also did some work on the genus Hermannia, but gave up two years before his death.
Scientific name:
Gladiolus pillansii G.J. Lewis
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Observations of Taxon
Gladiolus pillansii
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
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