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European Iris

iris germanica

Description:

Is a perennial bulbous plant is considered invasive for its ease of propagation. The leaves are basal, 3 to 10, more than 40 cm long and 3 cm wide sword-shaped, glossy, medium green. It blooms from spring to summer. There are many varieties

Habitat:

Rocky places, borders of fields, roadsides, gardens. In all parts of the Mediterranean region

Notes:

At low doses acts as an expectorant and diuretic. Indicated for bronchitis, asthma, emphysema. Stomatitis and aggravation of dentinción, in external use

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PatriciaPi
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PatriciaPi

Calpe/Calp, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

Spotted on Feb 9, 2012
Submitted on Feb 9, 2012

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