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Other use
Dierama pulcherrimum Baker Iridaceae. Angel's Fishing rods, African harebell. Herbaceous perennial. Distribution: South Africa. Said to be used in South African Muthi medicine, but no references found other than it being grown at the Medicinal Garden of the University of Washington and the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes.
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The corms of Dierama pendulum are used as fertility charms in Zululand to ensure a good harvest, and as a strong purgative in Lesotho.
http://pza.sanbi.org/dierama-tysonii http://pza.sanbi.org/dierama-tysonii
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Dierama pulcherrimum (Hook. f.) Baker 'Merlin'
Family: IRIDACEAEGenus: Dierama
Species: pulcherrimum (Hook. f.) Baker
Cultivar: 'Merlin'
Common names: Angel's fishing rod; African harebell
Distribution summary: South Africa (Cape Province)
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: June, July, August
Reason for growing: Other use
