Siberian Iris

A perennial in the iris family. Grows in wild grasslands. Distinguished by a net-like pattern at the base of the petals, which gives it the name 'Ayame' (pattern). Often confused with kakitsubata and hanashobu, but differs in preferring dry land.

Identification Points

• ✓Yellow and purple net-like pattern at base of outer tepals
• ✓Grows in dry grasslands (not waterside)
• ✓Height 30–60 cm, blue-purple flowers

Morphological TraitsAI-estimated, needs verification

Phylogenetic Positionアヤメ科 →