Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Iris 'Florentina'
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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Plants and people - crops, medicinal, etc.
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• Accession: 2016-218/1 • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
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