Iris tenuifolia

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A herb. The rhizomes or underground stems are dark brown and woody and knobbly. The leaves are greyish green, They are narrow and twisted and 20-60 cm long by 1.5-2 mm wide. The flowering stems are below the ground. They have 2 or 3 flowers. The fruit capsule is oval and 3-5 cm long by 1.2-1.8 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Inner Mongolia

How it is used for food

The tender fruit are eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Suogua

Synonyms

Cryptobasis mariae Mavrodiev; Iris acaulis Pall. and others