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Iris nicolai (Vved.) Vved.  
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FamilyIRIDACEAE
Genus speciesIris nicolai (Vved.) Vved. 
BibliographyFl. URSS [V.L.Komarov, ed.] 4: 561 (1935)
Native RangeCentral Asia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude1000-2000m
Descriptioncorms ca. 15mm, stems undistinct, leaves closely approximate, subcordate, from one-half attenuate, margins scabrous, flowers 1-2, tube of perianth of purple violet
Size5-12cm
Colorpink-violet
Bloomspring
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-16°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsJuno nicolai Vved., Byull. Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ. 21: 151 (1935)
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     32 Middle Asia (TZK Tadzhikistan, UZB Uzbekistan)
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