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Dwarf Crested Iris

Iris cristata

Photo by SarahWhitt
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Description:

Iris cristata (also known as dwarf crested iris and crested iris) is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Limniris. It is a rhizomatous perennial plant, endemic to the eastern United States. It has pale lavender flowers with a white patch and orange or yellow crest. It is a close relative to Iris lacustris (Dwarf lake iris), the only other crested iris native to North America. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions.

Habitat:

Growing in my garden

Reference Links:

Iris cristata - Wikipedia

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PublishedMay 6, 2017

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