Botanica - Orris Root - Queen Elizabeth

Scientific name Iris florentina
Appearance Perennial plant with large white or pale blue flowers, thick and knobby rhizome
Smell Powdery, floral, close to violet
Color White, pale blue
Used parts Dried rhizome (also called iris root or orris)
Origins Italy, France, Balkans
Toxicity level Moderate (may cause nausea or irritation if poorly prepared or ingested in large quantities)