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Specific Families and Genera => Iris => Topic started by: art600 on February 05, 2008, 12:30:59 AM

Title: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: art600 on February 05, 2008, 12:30:59 AM
First a series of 'Moleskin' irises
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: art600 on February 05, 2008, 12:35:27 AM
Another two 'Moleskin'  Second photo is Iris lycotis - this was filmed in a gale force wind, so I was particularly pleased to get such a good shot.
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: art600 on February 05, 2008, 12:38:36 AM
Now for some Iris meda.  The first three were taken on my first trip, the fourth on the second trip when we went 3 weeks earlier and growth was not as forward.
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Maggi Young on February 05, 2008, 12:42:49 AM
Oh, Arthur, wait till Lesley Cox sees these, she'll be in heaven!

I am not familiar with the term "Moleskin" irsies... is this a reference to their velvety texture?
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Paul T on February 05, 2008, 12:58:29 AM
Oh Wow!!  Beautiful!!!!
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Maggi Young on February 05, 2008, 01:03:54 AM
And would you look at the size of that clump of Iris meda in image 087 ! What a corker!
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: art600 on February 05, 2008, 01:09:32 AM
Maggi

We described it as 'The Farrer Medal' plant - I am a southerner after all.

Arthur
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Maggi Young on February 05, 2008, 01:25:42 AM
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We described it as 'The Farrer Medal' plant
I would agree with that, Arthur... it would likely get a Forrest as well!
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Maggi Young on February 05, 2008, 01:26:58 AM
Arthur... re my query.... why "moleskin" ??
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: art600 on February 05, 2008, 01:45:08 AM
Maggi

The term was used in an AGS article by Jim Archibald - 'Queens of the Desert' I think.  It refers to the shiny black spot on the falls that resembles moleskin.  The irises are thought to be hybrids, but parents unknown.

Had gone to bed, but as cat is out in some foul weather, thought I would have another look at the Forum while I wait for her to come in - she is getting on in years.
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Maggi Young on February 05, 2008, 02:01:48 AM
Thank you, Arthur.... hope the cat comes back soon...so you may sleep well!  Unless, of course, she is already tucked up by the fire at number 86, up the road.... cats do that sort of thing you know!
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: art600 on February 05, 2008, 07:52:51 AM
Not at number 86 - not out at all.
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Luc Gilgemyn on February 05, 2008, 08:18:55 AM
Gorgeous flowers !!!! I feel another addiction coming...  ;D
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Lvandelft on February 05, 2008, 09:28:43 AM
Gorgeous flowers !!!! I feel another addiction coming...  ;D

Wish I was 40 years younger.  ::)
Thank you Arthur!
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: art600 on February 05, 2008, 09:44:54 AM
Luit

I drew my pension last September.  I was originally lucky that I know Bob & Rannveig Wallis who organised the first trip in 2004.  Subsequently, another friend from the first trip (who was responsible for me visiting Turkey for the first time in 1997) organised a second trip in 2005.  She has been back every year since and has organised this year's trip.  Average age - pensioners.
Desparately trying to lose some weight, but otherwise healthy.  You are only as old as you feel.
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Hans A. on February 05, 2008, 10:01:02 AM
Hello Arthur,

thanks a lot for this fantastic photos, this plants are very seldom seen - I am very interested in Oncos and I try my best to grow some  in eastern part of Spain - so I am always glad to see picture taken in their natural habitat.

All the best,
Hans

Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Tony Willis on February 05, 2008, 11:04:05 AM
Beautiful pictures Arthur, really helpful to see them in habitat
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Post by: Susan Band on February 05, 2008, 11:36:01 AM
Lovely Iris especially the 'moleskin' ones. They have orchid like markings on them
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Post by: David Nicholson on February 05, 2008, 11:39:52 AM
Smashing Arthur. With a climate like mine looking at pictures of them is the best I can do.
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: hadacekf on February 05, 2008, 05:44:33 PM
Arthur
Wonderful shots of very interesting iris. Thank you for sharing them with us!
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Armin on February 05, 2008, 08:08:34 PM
Arthur,
so exciting, please show us more!
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: Rafa on February 05, 2008, 11:48:26 PM
 :o :o :o :o :o
 :o :o :o :o
 :o :o :o
 :o :o
 :o

Thank you Arthur!!
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: arillady on February 06, 2008, 02:39:17 AM
The moleskin would apply to the signal spot on the falls which many of the arils have I should imagine - it does feel like velvet to me.
Title: Re: Irises of NW Iran
Post by: kaydale on February 06, 2008, 03:17:18 AM
Gorgeous flowers !!!! I feel another addiction coming...  ;D
They are certainly beautiful, I have the same strange feeling as luc  ;D I love seeing them growing wild.

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