Japanese iris

noun

a plant, Iris kaempferi, native to Japan, having broad, showy flowers in a variety of colors.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Japanese iris¹

First recorded in 1880–85

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SAT Many varieties of unusual and newer introductions of Siberian Iris, Japanese iris, Louisiana Iris, Spuria Iris, Pacific Coast Iris, expert advice, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The gardens have eight species of swans, along with some of the most famous Japanese iris plantings in the country.

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We ringed the pool with German and Japanese iris, alternated for succession, and planted a few Japanese both below and above the pool, close to the brook.

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We have here in New Jersey at the present time the Japanese iris beetle and it will eat anything in sight.

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The Japanese iris needs much water and a very rich soil.

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