Iris danfordiae

(Baker) Boiss.

IridaceaeRootsFlowersPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Iris danfordiae
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Flower, Bulb

Both the flowers and bulbs are edible.

Known Hazards

Like many other irises, most parts of the plant are poisonous (rhizome and leaves), if mistakenly ingested can cause stomach pains and vomiting. Also handling the plant may cause a skin irritation or an allergic reaction.

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant.

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,

Countries: Andorra, Albania, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Turkey, Ukraine

How to Identify

A temperate corm or bulb plant in the Iridaceae family.

Wikipedia

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Iris danfordiae, the dwarf iris or Danford iris, is a bulbous perennial plant in the genus Iris, it is classified in the subgenus Hermodactyloides and section Reticulatae. It is from Turkey in Asia. It has 2 gray-green or bluish green, thick leaves, short slender stem holding a scented flower, in shades of yellow. They are spotted olive-green or green and have a deep yellow or orange crest.

Names & Synonyms

Sari navruz

Iridodictyum danfordiae (Baker) NothdurftIris amasiana Bornm. ex Hausskn.Iris bornmuelleri Hausskn.Iris crociformis Freyn.Juno danfordiae (Baker) KlattXiphion danfordiae Baker
References (1)
  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement

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