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Balkan iris - Iris reichenbachii Balkan endemic plant Asparagales,Balkan endemic species,Balkan iris,Bulgaria,Europe,Flowering Plant,Geotagged,Iridaceae,Iris reichenbachii,Magnoliophyta,Monocot,Nature,Plantae,Rhodope mountains,Spring,Wildflower,Wildlife Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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  1. What a series you're putting out, Jivko! Posted 6 years ago
    1. It has been an amazing trip in Eastern Rhodope mountains in South Bulgaria. So many new species for me! Posted 6 years ago
      1. And for us too :) So happy you have a great season. Posted 6 years ago

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Iris reichenbachii is a Balkan endemic plant in Iridaceae family. It is a perennial bearded iris species that is native to Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, and into northeast Greece. Flowers are a dull purple, yellow, or violet, with each stem giving one or two flowers.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded May 15, 2019. Captured May 5, 2019 17:26 in Center, 2013 Shiroki dol, Bulgaria.
  • Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
  • f/4.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO320
  • 70mm