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Iris foetidissima var citrina - 2020
By Andrewr
28 May, 2020
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A form of our native stinking gladwyn. Tolerates dry shade
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is it a skunk-like aroma, Andrew?.. or carrion? some flowers with the foetidisima name smell rather nice. I have a weakness for iris.. a name doesn't put me off. It is very attractive.
6 Jun, 2020
Lori - it's the leaves that smell if you rub them, supposedly of roast beef!
6 Jun, 2020
I don't think the smell is unpleasant, but then I'm not a vegetarian.
6 Jun, 2020
good point Siris! guess beauty is in the olfactory!
7 Jun, 2020
Childhood experiences sometimes have a effect too. Growing up, there were certain foods that I didn't actively dislike, but I had no great love for either. But we had them on a such a regular basis "because your father likes it" that I now can't stand them. Roast beef is one of them
7 Jun, 2020
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This photo is of "Iris foetidissima" in Andrewr's garden
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Looks harmonised against your fence colour.
28 May, 2020