Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物

 HOME

 Japanese Home

Iris sanguinea / Ayame アヤメ

Bloom time: May-July

   
Family:
 
Iridaceae /
Ayameka


 

Species in the genus Iris:


Iris domestica / Hiougi
Iris ensata var. spontanea / Nohanashoubu
Iris gracilipes / Himeshaga
Iris japonica / Shaga
Iris laevigata / Kakitsubata
Iris pseudoacorus / Kishoubu
Iris sanguinea / Ayame
Iris sanguinea f. albiflora / Shiroayame
 
   

Iris sanguinea / Ayame アヤメ

 
Iris sanguinea is a perennial herb inhabiting somewhat dry grasslands, with sword-shaped 30-60cm-in-length, 0.5-1cm-in-width leaves. Its flower stalks extend to 30-60 cm tall and set 2-3 purple flowers on the ends. Outer perianth lobes, measuring 6cm in length, drooping at the ends, with striking yellow reticular patterns from center parts to base portions. Bloom time: May-July.
                     
                   
                     

SUMMER #6

 

 

inserted by FC2 system