Japanese irises

A form of Japanese iris — A group of iris flower species native to or cultivated in East Asia, particularly in Japan, Korea, China, Russia, and Mongolia. Scientifically, the three primary species are Iris ensata, Iris laevigata, and Iris sanguinea.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Japanese iris
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