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Iris lortetii

Botanical Name: Iris lortetii (added by D. Kramb, 25-SEP-04)


Botanical Synonyms:

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Classification:

Oncocylcus, Aril (D. Kramb, 25-SEP-04)


Common Names:

2n=20 (D. Kramb, 25-SEP-04)


Chromosome Count:

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General Description:

12"-20" tall with flowers that are white, veined and dotted pink or maroon. Signals are deep maroon. (D. Kramb, 25-SEP-04)


Distinguishing Features:

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Preferred Habitat:

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Hardiness:

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Native Range:

Southern Lebanon near the border with Israel. (D. Kramb, 25-SEP-04)

Upper Galilee, Israel (E. Solomon, 12-APR-07)


Status in the Wild:

Endangered (E. Solomon, 12-APR-07)


Commercial Availability:

N/A


Sources Cited:

Info entered on 25-SEP-04 comes from the SIGNA Checklist of Iris Species. (D. Kramb, 25-SEP-04)


Additional Comments:

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