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Iris leptorrhiza (Vved.) Vved.  
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FamilyIRIDACEAE
Genus speciesIris leptorrhiza (Vved.) Vved. 
BibliographyFl. URSS [V.L.Komarov, ed.] 4: 576 (1935)
Native RangeCentral Asia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptioncorms ca. 1cm, stems undistinct, leaves 3-4, approximate, ensiform, on margins scabrous, flowers solitary, 4cm, perianth tube ca. 4cm, outer tepals obovate, emarginate
Size5-15cm
Colorwhitish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-16°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsJuno leptorrhiza Vved.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     32 Middle Asia (TZK Tadzhikistan)
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