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West's Iris

Iris westii

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Description:

A magnificent iris. Leaves arched. Flowers single. Flower bracts purplish. Flower heavily dotted on lower part, bright bluish on upper part.

Habitat:

mountain rocky slopes

Notes:

very local and endangered in Lebanon and N Israel

Reference Links:

Lebanon FLORA

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