Gloriosa simplex
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Gloriosa simplex, Linn. (G. virescens, Lindl. G. plantii, Loud.). Fls. opening yellow, and remaining so in shade, but becoming deep yellow-red when exposed to the sun; wider than in G. superba, barely undulate and wavy, and not prolonged or hooked at the end as in the latter species. Afr. B.M. 2539. G. 26:556. Var. grandifldra, Nichols. (Methonica grandiflora, Hook.), has fls. 8 in. across. B.M. 5216. G. 27:477.
