Gladdon Iris (Noun)
Meaning
Iris with purple flowers and foul-smelling leaves; southern and western Europe and North Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gladdon iris is a perennial plant that produces beautiful, sweet-scented flowers, but its leaves have a strong unpleasant odor.
- The landscape designer chose the gladdon iris for its vibrant purple flowers that add a pop of color to the garden in late spring.
- In southern Europe, the gladdon iris can be found growing in damp meadows and along streams, where the soil is rich and fertile.
- The distinctive leaves of the gladdon iris, with their strong, unpleasant scent, can be a distinctive identification feature when the plant is not in bloom.
- In North Africa, the gladdon iris is a common sight in wet areas, where its vibrant purple flowers bloom in the spring.