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Gladiolus illyricus
Is a lily, common in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. Is characterized by: the bearing of a perennial herb, bulbous; leaves alternate; pink to purple flowers in unilateral spike, consisting of six tepals fused below in a short tube, with three stamens, and a fruit capsule with winged seeds.
It inhabits grasslands and rocky areas, and is used to decorate altars of the Virgin in the month of May.
Spotted on Apr 19, 2012
Submitted on Apr 19, 2012
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