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Iris reticulata var. bakeriana
Variety of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is a variety of Iris reticulata, a plant in the genus Iris. It is sometimes treated as Iris bakeriana,[2] especially in the USA.
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Description
The bulbs are more pointed and slender in shape than other reticulata irises in the genus.[3] It grows to about 10 cm tall, with a 5–6 cm tall flower. It has bluish lilac standards and styles. Falls are white with deep blue tips, lines, and blotches.[4] It also has pale blue veining.[5] This variety of iris has nearly cylindrical leaves unlike other reticulata species.[4] It blooms in early spring, normally February.[2]
Biochemistry
As most irises are diploid, having two sets of chromosomes, this can be used to identify hybrids and classification of groupings.[6]: 18 It has a chromosome count: 2n=20, counted by Johnson & Brandham in 1997.[7][5]
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Taxonomy
The Latin specific epithet reticulata refers to the Latin word for net, and bakeriana is in honor of the English botanist John Gilbert Baker.[8]
It was originally found in Armenia near the city of Mardin(in Turkey).[9]
It was originally described and published by Sir Michael Foster as Iris bakeriana in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Tab. 7084. on November 1, 1889.[10]
Then in Flora Iranica (1975) it was re-classified to be a variety of Iris reticulata by Wendelbo.[11] This now is accepted by most botanists. Iris bakeriana (Foster) then become a synonym for the plant.[1] Although the United States Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service still class Iris bakeriana as a true species.[12]
Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is an accepted name by the RHS.[13]
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Distribution and habitat
Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is native to the temperate areas of Asia,[12] mainly Iran, Iraq and Turkey.[12][5] It is found on rocky hillsides,[4] with heavy clay soil.[5]
Cultivation
It is suitable for a rock or gravel garden or front of border. It is hardy between USDA Zones 3–9.[5]
Cultivars
Cultivars regarded as involving I. reticulata var. bakeriana include:
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