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Gladiolus palustris

Marsh Gladiolus, Sword Lily
Also known as: Gladiolus boucheanus Schltdl. +5 more
  • Gladiolus boucheanus Schltdl.
  • Gladiolus communis subsp. palustris (Gaudin) Bonnier & Layens
  • Gladiolus felicis Z.Mirek
  • Gladiolus imbricatus subsp. parviflorus K.Richt.
  • Gladiolus palustris var. vaudensis Gaudin
  • Gladiolus pratensis A.Dietr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Originating in Europe, Gladiolus palustris (commonly known as Marsh gladiolus or Sword lily) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Northwest European Russia, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

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