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Iris maracandica (Vved.) Wendelbo  
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FamilyIRIDACEAE
Genus speciesIris maracandica (Vved.) Wendelbo 
BibliographyBot. Not. 128: 216 (1975)
Native RangeCentral Asia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Descriptioncorm ca. 2cm, leaves approximate, falcate, gradually tapered to apex, margins smooth, flowers solitary, intensely fragrant, tube of perianth 3-4cm, outer tepals black dotted
Size10-15cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomspring
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-16°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsJuno maracandica Vved.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     32 Middle Asia (TZK Tadzhikistan, UZB Uzbekistan)
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