Leopard lily
Iris domestica
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 50-150 cm tall. It has a creeping rhizome. It has a clump of sword shaped leaves.
It is used as medicine.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines.
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, caution
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Padam pushkar