Re: Florentine Iris
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Florentine Iris
- From: K* W*
- Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 21:18:07 -0700
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Mary,
It is sometimes listed as Iris florentina and sometimes as Iris germanica var florentina. In
either case, it appears to be an ancient hybrid rather than a natural species.
Ken Walker
Concord, CA USA, USDA zone 9, Sunset zone 14
gardenexpert@aol.com wrote:
>
> I am trying to find the botanical name for Florentine Iris.
> This is a reference I found for the Iris from which Orris Root is harvested.
> Can anyone tell me?
> Thank you,
> Mary
