2008 : Iris at Overcourt Farm
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2008 : Iris at Overcourt Farm
Image: © Maurice Pullin Taken: 9 Jun 2008
Iris is from the Greek word for rainbow, reflecting their many colours. These white beauties were growing beside a pond at the farm entrance. The nearest I could get with identification was a Japanese iris or an F.11 hybrid. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_%28plant%29 gives more information.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.274465
Longitude
-2.238063