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

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Iris sanguinea / Ayame アヤメ

Bloom time: May-July

   
Family:
 
Iridaceae /
Ayameka


 

Notes For Reference:- 

Species, Varieties, or Forms 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 that inhabits somewhat dry grasslands, characterized by its sword-shaped leaves, which are 30-60 cm in length and 0.5-1 cm in width. Its flower stalks extend to 30-60 cm in height and bear 2-3 purple flowers at the end. Outer perianth lobes, measuring 6cm in length, drooping at the ends, with striking yellow reticular patterns from the center parts to the base portions. Bloom time: May-July.
                     
                   
                     

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