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Wall Iris (Iris tectorum)

Description

Iris tectorum-(also known as-roof iris,-Japanese roof iris-and-wall iris) is a species in the genus-Iris, it is also in the subgenus of-Limniris. It is a-rhizomatous-perennial. It is native of-China,-Korea-and-Burma, with lavender-blue, bluish-violet, purple-blue, blue-lilac or sky blue flowers. There is a white form as well. It is a compact plant and is cultivated as an ornamental plant in-temperate-regions.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Asparagales

            • Family: Iridaceae

              • Genus: Iris