Gibasis pellucida
Common name
bridal flower
Synonyms
Gibasis schiedeana
Family
Commelinaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Monocots
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
White
Life cycle
Perennial herb. Reproduction is exclusively vegetative - does not set seed in New Zealand. Dispersed through careless disposal of garden waste (and - ironically - floral wreaths).
Year naturalised
1996
Reason for introduction
Ornamental
Tolerances
Cold intolerant
Etymology
pellucida: Clear, colourless