Iris gracilipes is a perennial herb inhabiting somewhat
dry forests or rocky areas in hilly districts. Compared to another
species, Iris japonica, the whole is significantly small, and
the leaves are tender and in clusters. Flower stalks grow to 15-30cm
in height and set light purple flowers; the outer tepals have purple
veins, yellow patches, and head crest-like thick yellow projections,
as with the mentioned earlier Iris japonica. I. gracillipes
fruit well; the capsules are spherical and measure 8mm in diameter.
Bloom time: May-June.
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
