Gladioli

Gladiolus is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Iridaceae. They are commonly known as "gladioli" or "sword lilies" because of the shape of their tall, upright flower spikes, which resemble swords. Gladiolus plants are native to South Africa, and are now grown in many other parts of the world as ornamental plants.

Gladiolus plants have tall, slender stems that can reach up to six feet in height. The flowers are typically large and showy, and can be white, pink, red, yellow, orange, or purple, with intricate markings and patterns. The foliage of Gladiolus plants is often green and sword-shaped, and can be quite tall and striking.