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Japanese iris
noun
- a plant, Iris kaempferi, native to Japan, having broad, showy flowers in a variety of colors.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Japanese iris1
First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences
Both the German and the Japanese Iris are perfectly hardy and increase rapidly.
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A few years ago every one said, don't waste your time on Japanese Iris.
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It is an especially rare treat in early July at the season of Japanese Iris.
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Japanese Iris (I. Kmpferi) is with us fully acclimated, a gross feeder, and a strong grower, and an abundant bloomer.
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