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Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’
Japanese water iris
| Kingdom | Plantae | Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae |
| Subkingdom | Tracheobionta | Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients |
| Division | Magnoliophyta | Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms |
| Class | Liliopsida | Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family |
| Subclass | Liliidae | Includes lilies, orchids, and many others |
| Order | Asparagales | A diverse group that includes asparagus |
| Family | Iridaceae | Iris family—perennial plants that grow from bulbs—also includes crocuses, gladiolas, and the genus Moraea |
| Genus | Iris | Latin for “iris” |
| Species | laevigata | Smooth or slippery, lustrous or shining |
| Cultivar | ‘Variegata’ | |
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Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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6/17/2012 · Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, Maine
≈ 12 × 17" (29 × 44 cm) 
6/17/2012 · Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, Maine
≈ 10 × 15" (26 × 39 cm)
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