Southern Blue Flag   Iris virginica    
Iris family — Iridaceae

Also known as:
Southern Iris

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Every flower lover instantly recognizes an iris, but many don't realize that there are native species growing wild in the East Texas swamps, like this one, which blooms in the spring with blue to lavender flowers.

Dried Specimens: (click for larger view)

Flowering Months: April, May, June

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