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Definition of siberian iris
siberian iris
Plural:Siberian irises
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A beardless, herbaceous perennial plant (Iris sibirica) native to Europe and Central Asia, widely cultivated for its elegant, delicate blue, purple, or white flowers and narrow, grassy leaves.
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"The landscape architect recommended planting a border of Siberian irises along the edge of the water feature to provide vertical interest and early summer color."
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Despite its name, the Siberian iris is predominantly native to central and eastern Europe and parts of Central Asia, rather than Siberia itself. It is often distinguished from bearded irises by its lack of fuzzy 'beards' on the lower petals and its narrower, grass-like foliage.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Siberian iris. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/siberian%20iris