African iris (Dietes irioides), also known as Fortnight lily, often planted in Australian gardens and public areas to help control weeds and erosion.

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The graceful wild iris or 'Fortnight lily' (Dietes grandiflora) is native to southern Africa but is often planted in Australian gardens to help control weeds and erosion. Near Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.

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Location: Australia
Photo credit: © Barry Ashenhurst/AUSCAPE / Alamy / Afripics
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