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Japanese iris
noun[ C or U ]
uk / dʒæp.ənˌiːz ˈaɪ.rɪs/ us /ˌdʒæp.ən.iːz ˈaɪ.rɪs/
an iris(= tall plant with long, narrow leaves) from Japan with large attractive flowers:
Many irises are water-loving, like the Japanese iris.
Japanese irises are ideal around the edge of the pond.
Japanese iris will grow in swampy conditions or in average garden soil, but it requires lots of moisture.
The gardens have a traditional tea house, ponds, Japanese irises, and flowering cherries.
The Japanese iris blooms from the end of June into July.
These flowers must not be confused with water-loving Japanese irises.
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