Swamp Kasatik - bis pseudacorus. Family Kasatikidae - Iridaceae.
Iris,
My golden triad!
The mystery of the universe is open to view,
The plan of existence is illuminated with a whisk.
The three petals are like three hypostases.
I think of eternal harmony,
I do not conceal my bright thoughts.
"Trinity" iris reminded me again!
With this work by Andrei Rublev.
My iris is similar in composition.
Oh, the perfection of its construction!.
Ю. Linnik
Because of the multicolors of irises - pure white, yellow, purple, blue, pink - many of them are introduced into culture, and the gamut of their natural colors is still enriched with new ones, created by the hands and heart of man. We have 58 species of irises, and some of them are moisture-loving. The variegated colors of the iris genus most likely gave it its name. The word Iris comes from the Greek iridos, meaning "rainbow". Regarding the name of the genus there is a legend rooted in Greek mythology. The souls of dead women were carried into the afterlife by the goddess Iridos. Therefore, irises were planted only on the graves of dead women (the souls of dead men were dealt with by the god Hermes).
The most widespread is the yellow iris, which is also called marsh (water) iris. The literal translation of Iris pseudacorus is "false-air iris".
The plant casatik marsh (so we will call it) is very demanding to the soil; therefore, casatik marsh can be found only in conditions of rich nutrition and flowing moisture: in lowland marshes, on the marshy banks of rivers and lakes. The iris tassatica marsh habitat is extensive. Only in the Arctic and northern taiga, the turtle does not enter.
Iris tassaticum marsh iris is a large plant that reaches 1.5 meters high. Even without flowers, it stands out spectacularly against the background of other plants (Fig. 11). The long, broadly linear leaves of the marsh cassowary, gathered at the base, resemble swords or scythes (hence, probably, the name - cassowary). Directly from the thick underground rhizome of the marsh tassel grow flower-bearing stems surrounded by leaves that seem to enter each other, protecting the young tender shoots. The leaves of the marsh cassowary are covered with a waxy glossy coating that prevents water from entering the stomata. The flower of the iris tassatica marsh iris is large and very beautiful. It is arranged so that only certain insects - bumblebees and buzz flies - get into it for pollen. The marsh tassel flower has six bright yellow petals: three of them are broad, bent, decorated with orange veins in the middle, and three are narrow, raised upwards. The life of one marsh tassel flower lasts only 1-2 days, but after it wilts, another one appears. And so it is almost all summer: from May to August. Iris tassatica is propagated both by rhizomes and seeds. Thanks to the air cavity, the seeds of marsh tansy are easily dispersed by water and do not sink.
Medicinal raw materials are thick and branching rhizomes of marsh tansy, which are harvested in spring and fall. Essential oils (iridin, ketone, iron), glycosides, tannins, organic acids, starch, sugar, vitamin C are found in them. In pharmacy, the raw material of Iris casatica marsh is known as "violet root". Used casatik swamp as an anesthetic for gum inflammation and teething. Ground violet root is even added to tooth powders. Decoction of it - a good expectorant, but it is usually used in collections with mother and stepmother, cowpea, licorice. Comprised of.
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collection according to the prescription of M. И. Zdrenko iris tassatica marsh is used to treat some bladder diseases, anacid gastritis, for gastric ulcers.
Iris tassatica marsh has long been known in Russian folk medicine. Juice from its rhizomes was used to treat scrofulous tumors, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, bleeding, and epilepsy. Compresses from the herb casatica marsh - a good remedy for snake bites, fistulas, ulcers, wounds. It was used to strengthen hair, and to rinse the mouth for gingivitis, stomatitis.
Iris casatis swampii is a pretty good tanner and supplier of yellow dye. It is also used in the distillery industry, and in perfumery its essential oil is used to flavor various products.
In Siberia and the Far East, in lowland swamps and in damp floodplains along the shores of reservoirs, there are several other species: Siberian cassowary - with pale blue petals and blue-violet veins on them; bristly cassowary - blue-purple; Kempfer's cassowary - bright purple (the latter is a favorite garden plant in Japan and European countries).
Iris, my purple iris,
You're so strong under the snow
From the winds of winter's harsh winds
In the root of the snow.
All. Christmas
Chemically, these irises are much like the marsh tassel. Due to their ornamental nature, many irises are becoming increasingly rare, so they should be treated with care. After all, this is a potential fund for our gardening. The Red Book includes the smooth casatik. Its flowers are dark purple, large..
