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Sintenisa Iris

Iris sintenisii

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Description:

Blue-violet, not fragrant flowers. Stems about 40 cm. This iris is uniquely pollinated by ants, as the flowers secrete nectar at the base of the petals.

Habitat:

Dry grassland on the edge of deciduous forest.

Notes:

Native to Italy, Balkans, Turkey and Ukraine.

Reference Links:

Iris sintenisii - Overview, Iris sintenisii - Wikipedia

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