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Gladiolus communis L.

eastern gladiolus (Iridaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadVery strong tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Gladiolus communis is a frost-sensitive introduction from the Mediterranean Basin that survives in the warmer parts of the British Isles, especially the south coast of England.

Padstow (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2021-05-31

 eastern gladiolus / Gladiolus communis: _Gladiolus communis_ is a frost-sensitive introduction from the Mediterranean Basin that survives in the warmer parts of the British Isles, especially the south coast of England.

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