Orris Root (鸢尾根)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 鸢尾根 (yuānwěi gēn) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Iris germanica / I. pallida (orris); cf. Iris tectorum (Chinese iris) — with an aroma profile of powdery, floral, violet, woody.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris germanica on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Iris pallida on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Iris tectorum (Chinese iris) in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 鸢尾根 |
| Pinyin | yuānwěi gēn |
| Scientific name | Iris germanica / I. pallida (orris); cf. Iris tectorum (Chinese iris) |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | powdery, floral, violet, woody |
| Category | Roots |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Roots |
| aroma | Floral |
| aroma | Woody |
| related | Vetiver |
| related | Sandalwood |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Orris Root on IncenseHerbs
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