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}} ''Iris lactea'' is a species in the genus ''Iris'', it is also in the subgenus of Limniris. It is also in the ''Iris series Ensatae'', it is the only species in the series, ''Iris Ensate'' is actually in ''Iris series Laevigatae''. It is a rhizomatous perennial, from central Asia, with pale blue or violet flowers. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions. ==Description== Iris lactea has a thick creeping rhizome,〔〔 that is covered in reddish purple fibres.〔〔 It grows to a height of between, 3–50 cm (1–18 in).〔〔〔〔〔 With a 10–30 cm (4–12 in) flowering stem.〔〔 It has 2-4 flowers per stem, blooming between April and June,〔〔〔〔 or May and August in the UK.〔 The violet scented flowers,〔 can last for 2–3 weeks,〔 and measure about 5–7.5 cm in diameter.〔〔〔 It has lanceolate (lance-shaped), green spathes, measuring 4.5-10 x 0.8-1.6 cm.〔〔〔〔 The flowers come in a range of shades from pale blue to violet,〔〔 white〔 or yellow.〔〔〔〔 It has dark standards, delicate white falls, which are striated with blue, red-purple〔 or violet.〔 It has flower stalks (pedicel) measure about 4–7 cm long, with a very short perianth tube (3 mm), 2.5–3.2 cm stamens and yellow anthers.〔〔〔 The leaves are linear, mostly ribbed, greyish green, rising from the base of the plant. They are between 14–70 cm long and between 3-7mm wide.〔〔〔〔 It fruits (makes seeds) between June and September (after flowering), the seed capsule is narrow and cylindric in shape, with 6 ribs running along the side of the capsule, which ends in a beak-like point. The capsule measures 6.5–7.5 × 1–1.4 cm. The fruiting stems are unequal, ranging from 4–10 cm. Inside the capsule, are maroon-brown seeds which are pyriform.〔〔〔〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Iris lactea」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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