Grass-leaved iris (Iris graminea)
Description:
Grass-leaved iris (Iris graminea) belongs to the Iridaceae family, flowers from May to June, grows from 30 to 40 cm tall. Grass-leaved iris is our protected flower. It appears even in valleys. Found in shrubbery, on dry meadows - prefers shade. Easily overlooked amid tussocks of taller grasses. Low purple flowers peek out. Three tubular flowers grow on the stem, which are actually one flower composed of three perianth leaves. The flower stem is strongly compressed and winged with shorter leaves.
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