Iris hookeriana
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Summary
Source: WikipediaIris hookeriana is a plant species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus Iris and in the section Pseudoregelia. It is a rhizomatous perennial, from the Himalayan mountains of India and Pakistan. It has long pale green or yellow green leaves, long slender stem and fragrant blue, purple or lilac flowers, that are mottled with a darker colour. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions.
Description
A bulb plant. The rhizome is slender and knobbly. The leaves are 40 cm long. The flowers are blue to purple.
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Edible Uses
The bulbs and leaves are eaten raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The bulbs and leaves are eaten raw or cooked.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pakistan,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Sheeziay
References (2)
- Farooq, S., et al, 2012, Ethnobotanical Studies of the Flora of Tehsil Birmal in South Waziristan Agency, Pakistan. Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res. 18(3): 277-291
- Khalid, N., et al, 2023, Wild food plants gathered by four cultural groups in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Genet Resour Crop Evol. 70:1243–1276
