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Iris unguicularis
Algerian Iris · Iridaceae
Iris unguicularis (syn.
IridaceaePerennial
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About Algerian Iris
Iris unguicularis (syn. Iris stylosa), the Algerian iris, is a rhizomatous flowering plant in the genus Iris, native to Greece, Turkey, Western Syria, and Tunisia. It grows to 30 centimetres (12 in), with grassy evergreen leaves, producing pale lilac or purple flowers with a central band of yellow on the falls. The flowers appear in winter and early spring. They are fragrant, with pronounced perianth tubes up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long.
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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 | Algeria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Türkiye |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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