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Definition of japanese iris

japanese iris

Plural:Japanese irises
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A species of rhizomatous flowering plant native to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its large, showy, distinctly flattened flowers that bloom in early to mid-summer.

Example

"The gardener planted a striking border of Japanese irises along the edge of the koi pond."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Japanese iris. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/japanese-iris
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