Iris germanica
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Iris germanica, the German Iris, is a species in the genus iris
The Iris Germanica grows up to 90 cm high and 10 cm wide. The roots can go up to 10 cm deep. It is an outdoors plant that blooms most in May-August, but planting it would be best in February-April..
It is a European hybrid, rather than a true wild species.
Varieties :
I. germanica is known to produce the isoflavone irilone
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Iris (plant)
Iris is a genus of 260-300species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species...
The Iris Germanica grows up to 90 cm high and 10 cm wide. The roots can go up to 10 cm deep. It is an outdoors plant that blooms most in May-August, but planting it would be best in February-April..
It is a European hybrid, rather than a true wild species.
Varieties :
- I. g. var. florentina
- I. g. var. germanica
I. germanica is known to produce the isoflavone irilone
Irilone
Irilone is an isoflavone, a type of flavonoid. It can be found in Trifolium pratense and in Iris germanica....
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