Gladiolus atroviolaceus
S Israel, loessial fields NE of Beer-Sheva in the transition zone between the desert and the Mediterranean climatic areas. This is a typical Irano-Turanian species growing from central Asia to Israel where it is a protected by law. Dr Ori Fragman-Sapir (August 8, 2006) Tel. +972-52-4472401, Fax. +972-3-5182842 Please visit our website www.botanic.co.il |