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Iris cristata

Perennial

HomePerennialIris cristata

Rich woods, wooded bottoms and ravines, usually in calcareous soils.

Family: Iridaceae
Height: 0.2 m / 1 ft
Sun, Semi-shade
Light, Medium Soil
Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 1 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 1 of 5
Other Uses: of 5

Native Habitat

Crested Iris, Dwarf crested iris Iris cristata native habitat is Rich woods, wooded bottoms and ravines, usually in calcareous soils.

Edible Uses

Root - used as a spice. Frequently chewed by local people to alleviate thirst. When first chewed the roots have a pleasant sweet taste, within a few minutes this changes to a burning sensation far more pungent than capsicums. Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

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