Gladiolus longicollis subsp. platypetalus

The flowers of Gladiolus longicollis subsp. platypetalus have a very striking shape, almost like something out of the animal kingdom bearing horns. In the northern parts of the distribution of G. longicollis the flower tubes tend to be longer, shorter in the south.

Flower colour also differs, albeit slightly; all of them attractive. This flower has a slight purplish tinge on its curved outer tepals that is absent on other flowers of the species shown in this Album (iSpot).