CULT: Sickle-shaped Leaves
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- Subject: CULT: Sickle-shaped Leaves
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- Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1998 16:39:23 -0500
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From: Sharon McAllister <73372.1745@compuserve.com>
Dennis Kramb wrote:
> I noticed many of my bearded irises that come from arid climates have
> sickle-shaped leaves. Why is that? For instance, some of my
> arils/arilbreds like YA'ARA (Shahak), and then also my I. attica (a
> subspecies of pumila).
Falcate [sickle-shaped] foliage is characteristic of many aril species so
it's not surprising that many arilbreds also have it.
The trait also occurs in pumilas.
Sharon McAllister
73372.1745@compuserve.com
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