Dwarf Lake Iris Iris lacustris Northern Lake Huron Shoreline USA, by Carol Dembinsky

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Dwarf Lake Iris Iris lacustris Northern Lake Huron Shoreline USA by DPA Dembinsky Photo Associates This designated threatened species of Iris is confined mainly to the shores of northern Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Where suitable habitat occurs in these locations, it is extremely abundant reaching dense colonies in the thousands. It favors alkaline or neutral soils ( alvars ) blooming mainly in late May and early June.

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Size: 3600px × 5400px
Location: North shore of Lake Huron USA
Photo credit: © Carol Dembinsky / Dembinsky Photo Associates / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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