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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.

Medicinal

The related species L. mooreae is used in traditional medicine. Libertia mooreae is a flowering plant native to New Zealand. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive, fragrant flowers. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomach problems.
https://www.selinawamucii.com/plants/iridaceae/libertia-mooreae/

Libertia peregrinans

Family: IRIDACEAE
Genus: Libertia
Species: peregrinans
Distribution summary: New Zealand (Chatham Islands)
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere (K)
Reason for growing: Commemorative


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