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Tapeinia is a monotypic genus in the Iridaceae (iris family) with a single species, Tapeinia pumila, a low-growing plant native to southern Chile and Argentina. It is rarely grown in gardens, so the care notes below are general guidance for a cool-temperate, low-growing iris relative.
Tapeinia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae. The genus name is derived from the Greek word tapeinos, meaning "low". The single species, Tapeinia pumila, is native to Southern Chile (from Araucanía to Magallanes regions) and Argentina.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
