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The Beard

The beard of an iris is the fuzzy structure that grows on the top surface of the falls. The beard serves as a perching apparatus that offers pollinating insects a grip to hold onto when they’re entering the iris flower to look for nectar.

 

The falls is the 3 lower petals that flatten out and bend downward to act as a landing site for the insects.

--- gardenguides.com

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Uploaded on June 4, 2019
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