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Iris Variegata or Variegated Iris
Iris variegata. Variegated Iris
Class and Order
Triandria Monogynia
Generic Character
Corolla 6-partita; Petalis alternis, reflexis. Stigmata
petaliformia
Specific Character and Synonyms
IRIS variegata corollis barbatis, caule subfolioso longitudine
foliorum multifloro. Linn. Spec. Pl. p. 56.
IRIS latifolia pannonica, colore multiplici. Bauh. Pin. 31.
The yellow variable Flower-de-Luce. Parkinson Parad. p. 182.
This species of Iris, inferior to few in point of beauty, is a
native of the hilly pastures of Hungary, and flowers in our gardens
in the month of May, and beginning of June. It is a hardy perennial,
requires no particular treatment, and may be easily propagated by
parting its roots in Autumn.
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