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02-06-2008, 07:32 PM
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| | | Which Iris?
Wondered if anyone knew which Iris this is. It was growing in a pond in Hainault Forest, Essex (where it had obviously been introduced). I think it is probably Iris versicolor but wasn't entirely sure, couldn't get close enough to check the relevant botanical details.
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03-06-2008, 05:50 AM
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| | | Re: Which Iris?
It might be Iris tenax Iris Species Database
I have been looking in my RHS book and there are 30 blue Irises !! |
03-06-2008, 05:57 AM
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| | | Re: Which Iris?
Thanks for the input but I don't think I. tenax grows in water. |
05-06-2008, 12:12 AM
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| | | Re: Which Iris?
Hi Tiggrx, I'm probably way of the mark but I came across mention of an Iris spuria in The Hamlyn Photographic Guide to Wild Flowers:
Flowers to 5cm diameter, falls with almost round blue-violet tip, contracted abruptly to stalk. Stems to 60cm. Unpleasant smelling.
Damp ground on calcareous or saline soil, naturalised in Lincolnshire and Essex. |
05-06-2008, 04:56 AM
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| | | Re: Which Iris?
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Originally Posted by JennyS  Hi Tiggrx, I'm probably way of the mark but I came across mention of an Iris spuria in The Hamlyn Photographic Guide to Wild Flowers:
Flowers to 5cm diameter, falls with almost round blue-violet tip, contracted abruptly to stalk. Stems to 60cm. Unpleasant smelling.
Damp ground on calcareous or saline soil, naturalised in Lincolnshire and Essex. | It certainly looks possible - Thanks Jenny  | | |
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