Blue flag iris: 1 definition
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Blue flag iris means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Blue flag iris in Common names is the name of a plant defined with Iris versicolor in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Xiphion flaccidum (Spach) Alef. (among others).
2) Blue flag iris in English is also identified with Iris virginica It has the synonym Xiphion virginicum (L.) Alef. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1981)
· Botanische Zeitung
· Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region. (1991)
· Atlas of the Flora of Pennsylvania (1979)
· Botanica Acta (1992)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Blue flag, Southern blue flag, Western blue flag.
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