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Iris unguicularis

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Description:

This wild Iris, (fam Iridaceae) grows in groups in mediterranean habitat. It grows up to 40cm, has grassy evergreen leaves and produces blue to purple-blue flowers with deep yellow band.

Habitat:

Mediterranean habitat, garrigue. Seen in National Park Calanques, near Marseille, south France

Reference Links:

Iris unguicularis - Wikipedia

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PublishedOctober 17, 2016

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