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Iris giganticaerulea (Giant Blue Iris or Giant Blue Flag) is a species of iris native to Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi in the United States.

The plant has 4-6 basal leaves which are 100-130 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. The flowers are typically blue to purple-blue and appear in spring. Lavender and white colour forms are also observed in the wild.

It was declared as the official state wildflower of Louisiana in 1990.

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Iridaceae | Flora of Alabama | Flora of Louisiana | Flora of Mississippi

 

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