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Monday, April 28, 2014

Virginia Iris

Virginia Iris
Iris virginica
Also known as Blue Flag Iris, this is a very pretty plant found in wet areas, generally edges of lakes and wetlands.


This plant grows in colonies along lake edges
Posted by Paul McAfee at 4:21 AM
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