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Iris lortetii
This beautiful species of iris, belonging to the Oncocyclus section, is endemic to northern Israel and southern Lebanon. The species is endangered, as the bulbs and the flowers have been harvested heavily for ornamental purposes in the past centuries.
Mediterranean grassland
Spotted on Apr 23, 2015
Submitted on May 2, 2015
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