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One of my favorite non-orchid plants is the "walking iris" (Neomarica spp.). This one was in bloom in the college greenhouse today. I think the species are South American. The flowers are produced at the end of the strap-like leaves and form adventious roots after the flower wilts. A new plantlet forms and often establishes itself if it contacts a substrate. The flowers only last a day so I ran to get the camera when I saw it. The fragrance is delightful! The greenhouse is having a plant sale as a fundraiser and I'm hoping to acquire a division.
![neomarica1tn4.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/2ea/2ea38b4db6d334d8aa129c76bb87823d.jpg)
![neomarica2hx5.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/4d7/4d7713c503d9fd9102dad7738c5eb4ea.jpg)
![neomarica3kb3.jpg](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/77d/77df05e8b0cc72501fea4624ca76bde8.jpg)