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Iris afghanica

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Botanical details
Family
Iridaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Iris

Genus description

Iris may be rhizomatous or bulbous perennials, with narrow leaves and erect stems bearing flowers with 3 large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with 3 erect, often smaller, standard petals, in late winter, spring or early summer

Name status

Correct

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