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Iris lortetii (samariae) the Iris lortetii is part of the Oncocyclus section of the Irises, it has large flowers and no nectar. male solitary bees come to sleep in the pollinating "tunnel" and thus pollinate the flower. Geotagged,Iris lortetii,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Iris lortetii (samariae)

the Iris lortetii is part of the Oncocyclus section of the Irises, it has large flowers and no nectar. male solitary bees come to sleep in the pollinating "tunnel" and thus pollinate the flower.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Excellent shot! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Yael Orgad's profile
      Yael Orgad
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      thank you! I took over 100 pictures of these Irises, there were so many there, each cluster so beautiful, each flower worthy of its own... Posted 4 years ago

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The Iris lortetii

Iris lortetii is a flowering plant in the Iridaceae family.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Apr 11, 2019. Captured Apr 4, 2019 12:14 in Unnamed Road.
  • COOLPIX B700
  • f/6.1
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO100
  • 48.4mm

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