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Local Name Leopard lily
Botanical Name Iris domestica (L.) Goldblatt & Mabb.
Common Name Leopard lily
Family Iridaceae
Distribution It is cultivated throughout India including Odisha. It is native to parts of China, Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East.
Habit Herb
Short Description Its morphology characterized by its slender stems reaching heights of 60-90 cm.

Descriptions

Leaves are sword shaped arranged alternately. Atop the stems, clusters of showy orange flowers bloom, each boasting six petals forming a star-like pattern. Post-flowering, it forms intriguing seed capsules resembling blackberries, which split open to reveal glossy black seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

July - September

Use(s)

It is primarily cultivated for its attractive flowers.