Freesia caryophyllacea is a dwarf, perennial geophyte endemic to the Western Cape and forms part of the fynbos.http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=1543-5 REDLIST Sanbi The species occurs from Wolseley to Swellendam, Hermanus and the Agulhas Plain. The plant grows to a height of 5 to 10 cm. The plant has already lost 77% of its habitat to agricultural activities, urban development and invasive plants. The phenomenon is still ongoing.http://plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:437008-1 Plants of the World Online
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