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Iris lacustris Nutt.

Dwarf Lake Iris · Iridaceae

Iris lacustris, the dwarf lake iris, is a plant species in the genus Iris, subgenus Limniris and in the section Lophiris (crested irises).

IridaceaePerennialUS native
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About Dwarf Lake Iris

Iris lacustris, the dwarf lake iris, is a plant species in the genus Iris, subgenus Limniris and in the section Lophiris (crested irises). It is a rhizomatous, beardless perennial plant, native to the Great Lakes region of eastern North America. It has lavender blue or violet-blue flowers, a very short stem and long fan-like green leaves. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions. It is closely related to Iris cristata (another North American

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Native rangeMichigan, Ontario, Wisconsin
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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