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Iris gracilipes
Iris gracilipes is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.
IridaceaePerennial
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About Iris gracilipes
Iris gracilipes is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Japan. A rhizomatous geophyte, it is typically found in deciduous forests. Currently called ヒメシャガ (hime-shaga; princess iris), it is a candidate for the legendary ハナカツミ or はながつみ (hana-katsumi) plant mentioned in ancient Japanese poetry, including in the Man'yōshū.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Japan |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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