Gladiolus x hortulanus
Gladiolus
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Family: Iridaceae
Form: Herbaceous perennial, corm
Leaves: Long and strap-like, basal
Stem/Bark: Herbaceous
Flower: Large, on a stalk, a variety of colors, 6 tepals
Fruit: Capsule, 3-valved
Comments: Numerous cultivars are available offering a variety of flower colors.
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