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Iris xiphium L.

Spanish iris (Iridaceae)

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The long ‘claw’ (narrow proximal part of each outer tepal) is much longer than the ‘blade’ (wider distal part) in Iris xiphium.

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

 Spanish iris / Iris xiphium: The long ‘claw’ (narrow proximal part of each outer tepal) is much longer than the ‘blade’ (wider distal part) in _Iris xiphium_.

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