Bearded iris

...There are also various types of small bulb irises, including Iris reticulata Bieb., native to Asia Minor, the Caucasus and Iran, which grows to a height of about 10 cm and produces purple or blue flowers about 4 cm in diameter in February and March. There are about 10 varieties. (2) Bearded iris group Among the bearded irises with well-developed rhizomes and beard-like protrusions on the outer petals, tall varieties that grow to a height of 70 cm or more are commonly known as German irises (illustration). In the UK and the US, they are called tall bearded irises, and are widely planted in gardens in Europe and the US; they are the most improved flower. ...

Bearded iris is a flower that grows in the air and is often seen in the garden.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…また小型の球根アイリスも各種あるが，そのうち小アジア，カフカスやイラン原産のイリス･レティクラタI.reticulata Bieb.は高さ10cmくらいで2～3月に直径4cmくらいの紫色や青色の花をつけ，約10品種ある。(2)ビアディッド･アイリスbearded iris群　根茎が発達し，外花被片にひげ状の突起のあるビアディッド･アイリスのうち高さ70cm以上の高性のものが通称ジャーマン･アイリス(英名German iris)（イラスト）と呼ばれる。英米ではトール･ビアディッド･アイリスと呼ばれ，欧米で広く庭植えされ，最も改良の進んだ花である。…

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