Iris is also known as blue butterfly, purple butterfly and flat bamboo flower. , belonging to asparagus, a perennial herb of Iridaceae, has a stout rhizome, a diameter of about 1cm and an oblique extension; Leaf length 15~50cm, width 1.5~3.5cm, blue-purple flowers, and diameter of about10 cm; . Capsule oval or obovate, 4.5 ~ 6 cm long and 2 ~ 2.5 cm in diameter. Native to central China and Japan, mainly distributed in south-central China. Strong ornamental, elegant fragrance, can be used to make perfume, rhizome can be used as Chinese medicine, can be collected all year round, and has anti-inflammatory effect.

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iris

Latin scientific name

Iris.

Another name

Black kite, flat bamboo flower, iris roof, blue butterfly, purple butterfly, toad seven

Binomial nomenclature/system

iris

boundary

plant kingdom

door

Vascular endothelial cell

summary

Monocotyledon class

eye

Liliales

suborder

Lilisuborder

The branch of academic or vocational research.

Iridaceae

belong to

iris

subgenus

Subgenus of cockscomb appendages

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iris

Distribution area

North Africa, Spain, Portugal, Caucasus, Lebanon and Israel.

Environmental distribution

Slopes, forest margins and waterside wetlands

Ecological habit

terrestrial plant

life form

Perennial erect herbs

sunlight

I like sunny days.

moisture

Be fond of dampness but not tolerant of waterlogging

temperature

cold-resistant

land

clay

Fruit shape

rectangle

Plant height

About 30-50 cm tall.

Medicinal value

Promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, dispelling pathogenic wind, promoting diuresis, removing toxic materials and resolving food stagnation.

Flower and fruit period

Flowering from April to June; The fruiting period is from June to August.

Special purpose

Ornamental and medicinal

toxicity

Slight toxicity

symbolic meaning

Love and friendship

country of origin

Central China and Japan.