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Commemorative
Named for Marie A. Libert (1782-1863), Belgian botanist who wrote on liverworts.
Stearn, W.T. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.
Libertia grandiflora
Family: IRIDACEAEGenus: Libertia
Species: grandiflora
Common names: New Zealand Satin Flower
Distribution summary: New Zealand
Habit: Perennial
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere (K)
Reason for growing: Other use