Iris atropurpurea, Coastal Iris, אירוס הארגמן
 
Scientific name:  Iris atropurpurea
Common name  Coastal Iris
Hebrew name:  אירוס הארגמן
Family:  Iridaceae, אירוסיים


 
Life form (Raunkiaer):  Geophyte
Leaves:  Alternate, rosette, entire,smooth
Flowers:  Red, brown
Flowering Period:   January, February, March, April
Habitat:  Sand
Distribution:   The Mediterranean Woodlands and Shrublands
Summer shedding:  ephemeral






Link: Iris Nature Reserve Netanya 2007
Link: Iris Nature Reserve Netanya 2008