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German Iris  Geotagged,Iris germanica,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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''Iris germanica'', the German Iris, is a species in the genus iris. The Iris Germanica grows up to 90 cm high and 10 cm wide. The roots can go up to 10 cm deep. It is an outdoors plant that blooms most in May-August, but planting it would be best in February-April.''. It is a European hybrid, rather than a true wild species. ''I. germanica'' is known to produce the isoflavone irilone.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Frankhuizen Photography
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Uploaded May 17, 2012. Captured May 17, 2012 12:07 in Buitenwiek 24, 6003 Weert, The Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm