The Iridaceae [Iris] Family - 2016

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  1. NigelJ

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    Iris domestica, also known as the "Leopard Lily"
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      That used to be Bellamcanda didn't it?
       
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      Yes it was called Belamcanda chinensis until 2005.
      I've only ever known it as Iris domestica, though.
       
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        Calydorea amabilis..................
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        It is a small species, about 20cm tall with flowers of about 4cm.
         
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