Orris Root
Botanical Name
Iris florentina
Botany
The plant is a widely cultivated perennial garden flower. The leaves are long and sword-shaped and overlap at the base. The rhizome (root) is tubular and branches and spreads under the soil.
Utilized Botanical Materials
Root
Characteristics
Creamy white with brown exterior
Pleasant, like violets
Slightly bitter & pungent
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