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From Missouri Conservationist: Apr 2005
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Dwarf crested iris (Iris cristata)

This small, native iris usually blooms in April within its restricted southeastern Ozarks range. Dwarf crested iris spreads by rhizomes and creates wonderful islands of color in the gravelly soils of ungrazed open woodlands. It is four to six inches tall with wide flowers. -- Jim Rathert

This Issue's Staff

Editor - TomCwynar
Managing Editor - Nichole LeClair
Art Editor - Ara Clark
Artist - Dave Besenger
Artist - Mark Raithel
Photographer - Jim Rathert
Photographer - Cliff White
Staff Writer - Jim Low
Staff Writer - Joan McKee
Circulation - Laura Scheuler