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Gladiolus communis

common corn-flag

Other common names
eastern gladiolus
foxglove sword lily
see morewhistling jacks
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Botanical details
Family
Iridaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Gladiolus

Genus description

Gladiolus are cormous perennials with fans of sword-shaped or linear leaves and spikes of funnel-shaped flowers

Name status

Correct

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