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Iris sanguinea f. albiflora / Shiroayame シロアヤメ

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 f. albiflora / Shiroayame シロアヤメ

 
IIris sanguinea f. albiflora, a white form of    Iris sanguinea,   is a perennial that occurs in somewhat dry grasslands, characterized by rhizomes with brown fiber systems around them. Leaves alternate in two rows, 30-60cm in height and 0.5-1cm long, in the shape of a sword-like leaf. Flower stalks stand in groups at the base, reaching 30-60cm tall, and are topped with 2-3 flowers. The flowers are white, approximately 8cm across, with six perianth lobes; the outer three are broad and oval-shaped, with yellow bases. The other three of the inside are slender and erect. Bloom time: May-June.
                 
                     
                     
                     

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