Fairy Iris
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Dietes grandiflora · Iridaceae

Fairy Iris

非洲鸢尾属 · ディエテス属

Tropics
Scientific nameDietes grandiflora
GenusDietes
OriginSouth Africa
FamilyIridaceae
RegionTropics
About this flower

Dietes grandiflora, commonly named fortnight lily, large wild iris, African iris or fairy iris, is a rhizomatous perennial plant of the Iris Family (Iridaceae) with long, rigid, sword-like green leaves. This species is common in horticulture in its native South Africa, where it is often used in public gardens, beautification of commercial premises and along roadsides.

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