Iris ensata
Japanese water iris
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The Iris ensata plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia. It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Japanese water iris. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. kaempferi. I. lactea.

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Latin Name:  Iris ensata
Common Name:  Japanese water iris
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  Thunb.
 
Known Hazards:  Many plants in this genus are thought to be poisonous if ingested, so caution is advised[65]. The roots are especially likely to be toxic[238]. Plants can cause skin irritations and allergies in some people[238].
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  1
 
Habitat:  Dry sandy plains near lakes, meadows, clay-solonetz places in steppes and solonetz meadows[74]. Marshes, ditches and wet grassy places[187].

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