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Iris

Family: Iridaceae Subfamily: Iridoidae Tribe: Irideae

Photo by Anna Marie
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Description:

It has a wide variety of colors. The iris is a popular garden flower, and it is found in Europe, the Middle East, northern Africa, Asia, and across North America

Habitat:

Ranging from cold and montane regions to grassy slopes. Found in North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and northern Africa

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Iris (plant)

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