Family: Iridaceae
flag, fleur-de-lys, German iris
Robert W. Freckmann
Kurt Stüber
Etymology: Iris: named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow
Plants: perennial, to 3' tall forb; stems stout
Leaves: sword-shaped, hairless
Flowers: purple, 3" wide, bearded
Habitat: disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Plants: perennial, to 3' tall forb; stems stout
Leaves: sword-shaped, hairless
Flowers: purple, 3" wide, bearded
Habitat: disturbed areas
Conservation Status: Introduced - rarely escaped
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Kurt Stüber
Kurt Stüber
Robert W. Freckmann
Merel R. Black
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Merel R. Black
