dwarf lake iris
Animation: Anastasiia Pantiukhina Sound: Beyza-Gül Yüksel
Plant Whisper
The iris, better known simply as the sword lily, is only distantly related to lilies, despite the suggestion in its name. There are many different varieties of iris. In the Garden of Health, the yellow Iris pseudacorus and the German Iris are on display. In the past, it was planted near castles as a magical plant for defense against enemies, often stolen during sieges and planted at one's own castle. The famous fleur-de-lis in the Capetian coat of arms is not a lily, but a stylized iris. The iris spreads via underground runners and produces many seeds. It is therefore considered invasive. Its fragrance, which is found in some perfumes, is also invasive. Which ones, we won't reveal. Why not try smelling it yourself and sniff out the person wearing it? In traditional herbal medicine, the dried root of the iris, known as "violet root," was used to soothe teething children.
The iris spreads via underground runners and produces many seeds.
Botanical Facts
dry
Hardy down to -28°C
Europe. A complex resulting from various hybridizations.
May - June (some varieties, such as the dwarf iris, bloom as early as February or March)
Sun
Dry embankments, old castle plant
Healing Properties
There are no objections to its use in tea blends as a fragrance or flavor enhancer. It is not classified as a medicinal product.
Features
30 - 100 cm
🥕 (Rhizome)
💐 (ornamental plant), 🔧 (perfume)
important nectar source for wild bees
Formerly planted as a magical plant to ward off enemies at castles, it was stolen during sieges and planted at one's own castle.
Endangerment Level
* Least Concern
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