Hermodactylus tuberosus   Snake's-head Iris

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Also known as the Widow Iris, this plant has a scented flower and is valued as a cut flower for decoration and for growing in gardens. It is found in France, in most of Italy, the Balkans and Turkey and is the only species in the genus.

Hermodactylus tuberosus

Hermodactylus tuberosus Snake's-head Iris

Fields near Monte St. Angelo, Gargano, Italy 19th April 2009

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Hermodactylus tuberosus

Fields near Monte St. Angelo, Gargano, Italy 19th April 2009

Added on December 14th 2009, updated 6th April 2010

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