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Yellow Bearded Iris

Photo by Lainey
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In bloom at the park across the street from me. "It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_(plant)#Bearded_Rhizome_Iris

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Iris (plant) - Wikipedia, Purple and Yellow Bearded Iris | Garden Guides

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PublishedMay 1, 2017

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