Moraea, the Cape tulips,[2] is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1758.

The group is widespread across Africa, the Mediterranean, and central and southwestern Asia.

[3] The genus name is a tribute to the English botanist Robert More.

[5] The corms of some species have been used as food, however they are usually small and some species have an unpleasant taste, and some are poisonous.

[6][7] The following species are recognised in the genus Moraea:[8]