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Iris tuberosa L.

snake’s-head iris (Iridaceae)

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Synonym | Hermodactylus tuberosus (L.) Mill.

Iris tuberosa is a Mediterranean species with tuberous roots that sometimes escapes from gardens.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-01-18

 snake’s-head iris / Iris tuberosa: _Iris tuberosa_ is a Mediterranean species with tuberous roots that sometimes escapes from gardens.

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