Taxon

Iris 'Florentina'

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Common name: Florentynse iris, Florentine iris, Orris
Family: Iridaceae (Iris)
Distribution: Southern Europe
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
Comments: It is grown to produce orris-root, a scented substance used in perfumes, soaps, tooth cleanser and washing powder. Medicinally it was also used as an expectorant and decongestant.
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