Gladiolus italicus Mill.

Spice Flower In the field

Family: IRIDACEAE

Genus: Gladiolus

Catalan common name: Espaseta. Gladiol.

Province distribution: Alacant. Balearic Islands. Barcelona. Castelló. Girona. Lleida. Tarragona. València.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Formentera.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Geophyte.

Habitats: Cultivated fields, path and road sides, disturbed zones. Rock outcrops.

Characteristics: All the gladiolas have the typical large, pinkish or reddish flowers. This specific one lives in garrigues (Mediterranean woodland); and can be mistaken for Gladiolus illyricus, but can be distinguished by its broader leaves (up to 22mm in width).