Iris germanica Purple flag (Iridaceae)

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Iris germanica
Purple flag
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The Iris germanica plant species is found in The original habitat is obscure, it is probably of hybrid origin. It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Purple flag.

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Latin Name:  Iris germanica
Common Name:  Purple flag
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  L.

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:  1   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Dry rocky places[187]

Medicinal Information: The root is diuretic, emetic, expectorant and mildly purgative[7, 9, 61]. Another report says that the juice of the fresh root is a strong purge of great efficiency in the treatment of dropsy[4]. In the past, sections of the dried root have been given to teething babies to chew on, though this has been discontinued for hygienic reasons[9]. Roots of plants 2 - 3 years old are dug up after flowering and are then dried for later use[7].

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