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Herbs and flowers
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Iris, Iris fiorentina
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Family of iridaceae
In dry woods or along escarpments it is possible to find the iris (it
is also cultivated in private gardens), which in May stretch out its lilac
flowers towards the sky.
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Use
The stem, if left to infuse, has expectorant effects and if reduced
in powder it represents the basis for toothpaste, face powder and
other cosmetics. |
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Picture and text of Tebaldo Lorini Translated by Gianna Toni |
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