Flag is a popular name for many endogenous plants with sword-shaped leaves, mostly growing in moist situations; but sometimes particularly appropriated to Iris Pseudacorus, of the natural order Iridaceae; also termed Flower de lis or Flower de luce. It has sword-shaped leaves and yellow flowers, grows in marshy places and by the sides of streams and lakes. The stout creeping root-stock has been recommended for alleviating the toothache, and was used for dyeing black in the Hebrides. The leaves make excellent thatch, and were also employed for making bottoms to chairs. Research Flag
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