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Japanese Iris

Iris japonica

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Japanese Iris

Iris japonica

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Rubens, without seeing the base of the plant or leaves, I have to give you this ID based solely on the flower. If you recall leaf fans at the ends of bamboo like stems, then this is the Bamboo Iris (Iris confusa). I. confusa can range from white to purple petals with the similar color detail.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2012

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