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==Toxicity==
Like many other irises, most parts of the plant are poisonous (rhizome and leaves), if mistakenly ingested can cause stomach pains and vomiting. Also handling the plant may cause a skin irritation or an allergic reaction.<ref>David G Spoerke and Susan C. Smolinske{{Google books|a7-f66fRfzQC|Toxicity of Houseplants|page=236}}</ref>


==Culture==
==Culture==

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Iris lortetii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Iridaceae
Subfamily:
Iridoideae
Tribe:
Irideae
Genus:
Iris
Species:
I. lortetii
Binomial name
Iris lortetii
Synonyms

Iris lortetii var. lortetii [2]

Iris lortetii (also known as 'Lortet's Iris' or in Israel as the 'Samarian Iris'). It is sometimes incorrectly written as Iris lorteti (with one i at the end). It is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Iris and in the Oncocyclus section. It is

12"-20" tall with flowers that are white, veined and dotted pink or maroon. Signals are deep maroon.


Description

It has 2 pairs of petals, 3 large sepals (outer petals), known as the 'falls' and 3 inner, smaller petals (or tepals, known as the 'standards'.[3]

i lortetii w barbey descrip short stout rhizome, leaves around 8, 1-2cm wide, erect, stem 30-50cm tall, flowers large, the standards paler than the falls, standards 9-11cm long, 7-8cm wide, orbicular, with pale lilac veins on a nearly white ground, falls 5-8cm long, 4-4.5cm wide, oblong-obovate, recurved, with lilac to pink dots and veins on a pale cream or yellowish ground, signal patch rather small, purple-brown or reddish, beard of sparse brown hairs, blooms in May [4]


The rhizomes are short and small. Brown in color, they are fibrous and develop just on the surface of the soil. They form little complex networks and picked up. The leaves of the iris Lortetii, are herbaceous, alternate, sheathing, with parallel veins. The foliage is low, from 15cm to 20cm, and forms small tufts. The leaves are deciduous, and disappear completely during the dormancy period in summer. Flowering takes place in May. The flower is white, veined and dotted pink to brown. The petals are much less marked with brown, which contrasts with the sepals. This one has a signal called Onco brown, and has a beard also brown. The flowers unfolds a volume of 8cm to 9cm in diameter note a variety: [5]

Height 12-20" (30-50 cm); Color Code-S9L; Flowers 8-9 cm in diameter, somewhat pinkish-rose; standards orbicular, whitish or pale lavender veined reddish, falls reflexed, very pale lavender or whitish ground, with both sparsely and densely dotted areas of pinkish-maroon and a reddish signal patch, beard sparse brown; style purplish-brown with reddish brown lobes [6]

i Lorteti perhaps the most beautiful Iris in the world [7] Barbey Herbor. Levant t7, fine flowers attaining a diameter of 7in with standards 5in high. the rhizome is short, the leaves are described as under a foot long, at flowering time, 3/4 in broad, but when the plant is well grown they may be as large or larger than those of I susiana. The stem is short, spathes 5-6 in long, valves pale green, lanceolate. The perianth tube is 1 1/2 in long, limb often 4in long, falls obovare-cuneate, 3 in broad, standards orbicular, erect and inflexed. The style branches are red brown, an inch broad, with larged reflexed quadrate crenate crests. There is considerable variation in colour, but the note of the plant is a peculiarly charming combination of crimson spots and blue or violet veins on a white or creamy-yellow ground.[7]

Description - Rhizomatous perennial with an erect flat fan of sword-shaped leaves, 18-23cm long and about 2cm wide, sheathing the flower stem, stem about 75cm carrying a solitary flower 10-16cm in diameter and 10-20cm in length, perianth segments (tepals) 6 in two dissimilar whorls of 3, the outer 3 (the falls) recurved, bearded in the centre, white, densely spotted with pink or grey-purple, inner 3 (standards) erect, white, finely arching over each of the falls to make a tube (pollination tube). [8]

12-20" (30-50 cm). White, veined and dotted pink or maroon; deep maroon signal. var. lortetii.. Pale pink. var. samariae (Dinsm.) Feinbrun. Onco. Purple brown on a cream ground. 2n=20. Syn. I. samariae [9]

resembling I Sari, I gatesii and I susiana, with sword shaped leaves and very large showy flowers, very variable in colour. The standards are pale pink or delicate rose veined with purple, the falls being pale blue or lavender covered with crimson spots, and a deep crimson or blackish purple blotch at the base. Other forms have creamy yellow falls heavily spotted with purple, and almost white or pale violet standards distinctly but very thinly veined with violet. The variety 'alba' has pure white flowers [10]

Lortet's Iris The lightest colored large Iris in Israel. Due to its beauty, large quantities of this plant were collected in the course of the 19th century and exported to Europe, but did not survive there. Today it is our duty to preserve these last populations. [11]

12"-20" tall with flowers that are white, veined and dotted pink or maroon. Signals are deep maroon. [12]

Ten species of the section were recorded in Israel and adjacent areas (Jordan, The Palestinian Authority and Sinai/Egypt) henceforth referred to as the southern Levant (Feinbrun-Dothan, 1986; Rix, 1997). Three of these species have light-coloured standards, namely Iris lortetii W. Barbey of the Lortetii aggregate, and I. bismarckiana Regel and I. hermona Dinsmore of the Iberica aggregate.[13]

[14] I lortetii plant 30-50cm leaves grey-green 1=1.5cm wide, straight, abruptly narrowed at the apex. Flowers 8-9cm in diameter. Perianth tube to 5cm, falls to 7.5cm, whitish or pale pink, with pink or maroon speckling and veining, the margin sometimes minutely toothed, beard reddish or yellowish, rather sparse, signal patch deep maroon. standards similar in colour to the fall, but veined rather than speckled. late spring

Iris lortetii with its huge pink flowers shot with a tracery of veins [15]

blooms between April, May[16]

Like other irises, it has 2 pairs of petals, 3 large sepals (outer petals), known as the 'falls' and 3 inner, smaller petals (or tepals), known as the 'standards'.[3]

The force required to break seed coat is 133.2 MPa (Blumenthal et al., 1986) [17]

Iris lortetii, of

"perhaps the most beautiful of all Irises." Its large flower is quite remarkable, with its nearly orbicular falls, orbicular, erect stand- ards (3-4 inches in diameter) and arched, crimson-red styles. [18]

I. lortetii a Oncocyclus bearded iris produces single white flowers, 3 1/2 inches across. The falls are quite attactive with pink or maroon spots, pink veined standards and brown beards. In the late spring, during the growing season, it should be kept moist and completely dry during dormancy. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer.[19]

Blumenthal et al. (1986) found different germination rates among species, from 1% to 60% seed germination in the first year for Iris lortetii Barbey and I. atropurpurea The pressure needed to pierce the seed coat of two species, I. lortetii and I. atropurpurea, was 135 and 77 atmospheres, respectively [20]

Biochemistry

In 2006, it was found that the outer integument of Iris lorteti and Iris confusa seeds contained a chemical compound, that was toxic to the germinated embryo. Blumentahal also found that the outer integument of I lorteti and I confusa seeds contained a compound toxic to the germinated embryo. also the iris seeds have a dormancy period of severk months, this is due to mechnical resistance of the integument [21]

As most irises are diploid, having two sets of chromosomes. This can be used to identify hybrids and classification of groupings.[3] It has a chromosome count: 2n=38 Chromosomes: 2n = 20[5] Chromosome Count:2n=20 [12] 2n=20.[9]

Taxonomy

Hebrew with Vowels: אִירוּס הָדוּר English: Lortet iris [16]

Hebrew name איריס הדור أللّغة آلعربيّة سوسن جميل[22]

It is commonly known as 'Lortet's Iris',[23][24] it also called 'Samarian Iris', mainly in Israel.[11]

original publication details: Fl. Orient. 5: 131 1882.[2]

Iris lortetii var. samariae (Dinsm.) Feinbrun Accepted[2]

The name 'lortetii' is derived from Louis Charles Émile Lortet (1836 – 1909) who was a French physician, botanist, zoologist and Egyptologist, he collected the iris the Lebanese area of the Upper Galilee, during his travels to Syria in 1880.[25]

William Barbey already described Iris lortetii but the name was validly published by Pierre Edmond Boissier in 1882.

Fl. Orient. [Boissier] 5(1): 131. 1882 [Jul 1882] [26]

Fl. orient. 5:131. 1884[27]

It is sometimes incorrectly spelled as Iris lorteti,Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

I. lortetii is an tentatively accepted name by the RHS,Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). and it is listed in the Encyclopedia of Life.[28] It was verified by United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service on 4 April 2003, then updated on 1 December 2004.[27]


Distribution and habitat

Iris lortetii is native to temperate Asia.[27]

Range

WESTERN ASIA: Israel (n.), Lebanon (s.) [27] dist south lebanon, upper Galilee and Mount Gilboa[4] The plant is endemic to Israel, Palestine and southern Lebanon,[1] Distribution in Israel Gallilee, Upper Jordan valley, Gilboa, Samarian mountains, Samarian desert, [22] Lebanon[6] I. lortetii Barbey. Southern Lebanon near Israeli border.[9]

Geogr. District Hula Plain (V. Rare) Upper Galilee (Common) Samaria (V. Rare) Vegetation Units The Mediterranean Woodlands and Shrubland [16] Native of the southern slope of the Lebanon range at an altitude of 2000 foot. [7] The Iris lortetii is one of the rare flowers that grow mainly in the Upper Galilee of Israel, often in pine forests.[29] Iris Lortetii, is from southern Lebanon, Israel (Samaria Mountain, Gilboa, Galilee). [5] It grows in the eastern Upper Galilee and eastern Samaria, where it is also called the Samarian Iris.[11] Distribution - Israel, Eastern Upper Galilee. There are also records for its presence in the extreme south east of Lebanon, south of the [Litani River]].[8] native of s lebanon, [10] LebanonCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). Notes: Syria[26] s lebanon[14] origin:southern lebanon and isreal[23] Native Range:Southern Lebanon near the border with Israel. Upper Galilee, Israel [12] the southern slopes of Lebanon in Palestine,[18]

Habitat

Found on stony limestone mountain slopes with open shrubland, sometimes in crevices on limestone cliffs.[1] found on stony terra rossa, or rocky limestone slopes.[4] It is a semi desert plant to keep in the sun, well drained.[5] found in pockets of grassland on the border between Israel and lebanon.[30]

Conservation

endangered[23] Status in the Wild:Endangered [12] Within Israel, Iris lortetii with its huge pink flowers shot with a tracery of veins was considered in 2002 as Endangered.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

The plant is endemic to Israel, Palestine and southern Lebanon,[1] with records from the Litani region requiring confirmation. The AOO is estimated at 215 km2 based on available data and is certainly less than 500 km2. There is an ongoing declines in population size, number of subpopulations, AOO, and in area and quality of habitat, and as a result the plant qualifies as Endangered (EN B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)).

Ex situ conservation is in place in botanical gardens in Israel, and benign introduction has been attempted in the upper Galilee, Israel. West Bank protected areas should be expanded to include habitat for this species. The plant is endemic to Israel, Palestine and southern Lebanon. The species was described from the Naftali Ridge south of the Litani River in Lebanon. There are records of its existence on the Lebanese side of the upper Galilee up to the Litani bend, where it was first collected by Lortet (Kfar Kila – Dir Mimes), but these require confirmation. Grows in the eastern Upper Galilee, at the western edges of the Hula Valley and in the northern West Bank, Palestine. The overall population size is estimated to be less than 10,000 mature individuals and the population trend is declining. In particular, the variety samaria from the northern West Bank is impacted by collection from the wild and individuals have declined by c.10% over the last ten years, and sub-populations are likely to have been lost. Current Population Trend: Decreasing Found on stony limestone mountain slopes with open shrubland, sometimes in crevices on limestone cliffs.[1] Use and Trade: There is commercial cultivation in the Upper Galilee for local sale. Collection of plants locally. In the 19th Century rhizomes were exported to Europe for the ornamental plant trade. Major Threat(s): The major threat to the species is picking and uprooting due to its extreme attractiveness and its reputation among nature lovers. The species suffered from massive uprooting for exportation of its rhizomes to Europe at the end of the 19th Century, almost to the point of extinction; populations reduced dramatically but no sites were lost and populations have recovered well.

Iris lortetii var. samaria, which is endemic to northern West Bank is threatened due to uncontrolled picking and uprooting of its rhizomes. As long as the political conflict continues, many populations are threatened by massive destruction and some already gone extinct.[1]

The populations are patchy and extremely disjunct. The cause of this severe fragmentation is unknown, While the Galilee populations have been growing and expanding since the 1960s, the West Bank populations, particularly those near the city of Nablus, are declining and becoming extinct (NPA 2016). [1]

Iris lortetii Barbey status Endangered. Only 4 small populations are known at present. The original populations never were very large, were drastically reduced by commercial exploitation and are currently under threat from rapid habitat destruction by afforestation and from the difficulties in restrained picking because of it excceptionally showy flowers.

Habitat and Ecology - Dwarf shrub communities and rock outcroppings, at 700-1000m. The rhizomes require a hot and dry dormancy period and the plants are sensitive to competition and shading. Grazing has up to now aided surivl by reducing competition. Populations are invaded by Quercus calliprinos Webb (the Palestine oak) and Pinus halepensis Miller (the Aleppo pine). Conservation Measures Taken - It is protected by the Nature conservation laws in Israel. Conservation measures proposed - to ensure the survival of the remaining populations, reserved should de declared, and active pollination and reseeding under taken. Biology and Potential Value - I lortetii is one of he largest flowered and most attractive Irises. It is an isolated west Iran-Turanian endemic from a disjunct, small morphological group of Oncocyclus Irises. It was introduced to commerce shortly after its discovery and relatively large quantities of rhizomes are available from nursery grown stock. Unfortunately, cultivated specimens rarely survive more than 2 seasons, causing a continuous demand for fresh material. Since there are no genetic barriers between members of section Oncocylus of Iris, most of the material under cultivation is probably contaminated genetically. Pollination and seed dispersal is by ants. The nearest relatives are I. samariae Dinsm. and Iris gatesii Foster. Cultivation - The Oncocyclus Irises are reputedly very difficult to maintain in cultivation. However research in recent years, especially at the Van Tubergen Nurseries, Harlem, has developed successful techniques, and these are outlined by M.H. Hoog. A key element is the storage of the rhizomes during the late summer and autumn at 23'C, to imitate the hot,dry Mediterranean summer of the natural habitat. During this time the rhizomes lose 30-60% of the weight. didyouknowfact ??? [8]

Iris lortetii - only 4 small populations are known at present (in 1992), all in Israel The original populations, never very large were drastically reduced by commercial exploitation and are currently under threat from rapid habitat destruction by afforestation and from he difficulties in restraining picking because of its exceptionally showy flowers. [31]

Once collected extensively for the cut flower industry, it was sold in bunches on the side of the road, plants were also moved to decorate the cemetries of the area. Nowadays, it is threatened still by the flower and horticulture industry alongside over grazzing and, undergrazing as it is little able to compete with the larger, more vigorous, plant species when they aren't removed by herbivoruous mammals.[23]

Growing a Lortet’s Iris Hagai Shemesh described how new Iris lortetii populations are generated at (Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael )KKL-JNF (Jewish National Fund) sites in a study designed by Prof. Yohai Carmel.

Scientists gathered seeds from all the known indigenous populations and sprouted them in greenhouse conditions, with the aim of planting them in the wild later on. Over 3,000 seeds were gathered at different sites and were planted in the Tel Aviv University Botanical Garden.

As expected, only twelve seeds sprouted the first winter, but in the second winter the number increased to 350. More sprouting is expected in the next few years. A model has been constructed, meanwhile, for selecting the most suitable sites for planting the irises. A considerable number of these sites will be on KKL-JNF lands. The flowers will be planted at the selected sites within the next three years, along with various thinning treatments, in order to ensure sufficient quantities of light. The scientists will, of course, continue tracking the development of the flowers, with the goal of ensuring the continued existence of the species. [29]

Iris westii and I. lortetii are two species described in Mouterde (1966) and Dinsmore (1934), both of whom record their distribution in the southern hills. However, heavy mining during the recent war has meant that the localities mentioned are not accessible and we therefore cannot verify the status of these two species. [32]

Cultivation

H4[14]

" Unfortunately it seems to be one of the most difiicult to cultivate among the difficult members of its class." [18]

Aphid Dysaphis tulipae can be found on the plant.[33]

In the late spring, during the growing season, it should be kept moist and completely dry during dormancy. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer. Bloomtime Range: Late Spring to Mid Summer USDA Hardiness Zone:2 to 9 AHS Heat Zone:Not defined for this plant Light Range:Part Shade to Sun pH Range:5 to 7.5 Soil Range:Some Sand to Some Clay Water Range:Normal to Moist [19]

Propagation

Irises can generally be propagated by division,[34] or by seed growing.

Hybrids and cultivars

Iris lortetii var. samariae (Dinsm.) Feinbrun is a known variant.[35]


Iris lortetii var. samariae Common name: Samaria Iris, איריס הדור זן שומרוני [36]

Iris lortetii var. samariae (Dinsm.) Feinbrun Has the synonym of Iris samariae Dinsm. [37]

It was published in Fl. Palaestina 4: 121 in 1986.[38]

var samariae, description differs in darker standards, wih brownish to purple veins on a cream coloured ground blooms in April distribu - Samaria around Nablus (Schekem) about 800m [4]

Toxicity

Like many other irises, most parts of the plant are poisonous (rhizome and leaves), if mistakenly ingested can cause stomach pains and vomiting. Also handling the plant may cause a skin irritation or an allergic reaction.[39]

Culture

An illustration of Iris lortetii has been used in 1978, as a Postage stamp in Israel, part of 'Protect Wild Flowers' series.[40]

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