Iris germanica florentina Orris (Iridaceae)

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Iris germanica florentina
Orris
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The Iris germanica florentina plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Orris. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. florentina. L.

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Latin Name:  Iris germanica florentina
Common Name:  Orris
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  (L.)Dykes.

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:  0.9   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Probably an albino form of I. germanica, it is not found in a truly wild situation[89].

Medicinal Information: The dried root is diuretic, expectorant and stomachic[21, 238]. It is taken internally in the treatment of coughs, catarrh and diarrhoea[238]. Externally it is applied to deep wounds[238]. The root is harvested in late summer and early autumn and dried for later use[238]. The juice of the fresh root is a strong purge of great efficiency in the treatment of dropsy[4].

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