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Iris Subg. Limniris
Subgenus ''Limniris'' is one subgenus of beardless irises, which don't have hair on their drooping sepals, also called their ''fall''s. 'Limniris' is derived from the Latin for marsh or living-in-lakes iris, or pond iris. This refers to the fact that most species can be grown in moist habitats for part of the year. It was originally described by Tausch in Deut. Bot. Herb.-Buch (Deutsche Botaniker) in 1841. Édouard Spach made changes 1846 in Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. (Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique). It was divided into sections, 'Limniris', which is further divided down to about 16 series, and 'Lophiris' (also known as 'Evansias' or crested iris). They are both polyphyletic. It has 45 species, which are widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a group that has been recognized with few changes since Dykes's 1913 monograph on the genus Iris. Lawrence (1953), Rodionenko (1987) and then Mathew (1989) all tried to modify the group.Rina Kamenetsky, Hiroshi Okubo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris Sibirica
''Iris sibirica'' ( commonly known as Siberian iris or Siberian flag), is a species in the genus ''Iris''. It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, from Europe (including France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Former Yugoslavia, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Ukraine and northern Turkey) and Central Asia (including Armenia, Azerbaijan and Siberia). It has long green grass-like leaves, tall stem, 2–5 violet-blue, to blue, and occasionally white flowers. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions. Description ''Iris sibirica'' was often confused with ''Iris sanguinea'', another blue flowering Asian iris, but ''Iris sanguinea'' has unbranched stems, while ''Iris sibirica'' has branched stems. It has creeping rhizome (approximately diameter), forming a dense clumping plant.Richard Lynch The rhizomes are covered with the brown remnants of old leaves, from previous seasons. It ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris Fernaldii
''Iris fernaldii'', commonly known as Fernald's iris, is a species of iris endemic to western Northern California. It is native to the Inner and Outer North California Coast Ranges, such as the Santa Cruz Mountains, and surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area. It is found between in elevation. It grows in full sun near the coast, and afternoon shade inland. Fernald's are no longer found in pure form in Marin County, however; they have naturally hybridized with Douglas iris in this area. Description ''Iris fernaldii'' spreads by underground rhizomes. It has leaves that are gray-green with pink, red, or purple coloring along their edges and bases. The plants grow to tall The gray-veined yellow flowers usually grow paired on a stem. The color ranges from creamy white or a rich to pale yellow, and rarely light lavender. Cultivation ''Iris fernaldii'' is cultivated as an ornamental plant by specialty plant nurseries. It is used in traditional flower beds, native plant and habitat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tough-leaved Iris
''Iris tenax'' is a species of Iris, known by the common names tough-leaved iris, Oregon iris, or more colloquially, flag. Distribution It is native to southwestern Washington, western Oregon, and northwestern California. It occurs along roadsides and in grasslands and forest openings at low to middle elevations. The subspecies ''Iris tenax'' ssp. ''klamathensis'' is endemic to northern California in the Klamath Mountains. Description Like many irises, ''Iris tenax'' has large and showy flowers. The flowers bloom in mid to late spring and are usually lavender-blue to purple, but blooms in white, yellow, pink, and orchid shades are known to sometimes occur. The leaves are very slender for an iris, seldom over 5 mm broad; the plant is often mistaken for a type of grass when not in bloom. Its rhizomes spread slowly, causing the plant to grow in a tight clump. Its species name ''(tenax)'' means "tough" or "tenacious" and is in reference to the strong, fibrous leaves of the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris Tenax
''Iris tenax'' is a species of Iris, known by the common names tough-leaved iris, Oregon iris, or more colloquially, flag. Distribution It is native to southwestern Washington, western Oregon, and northwestern California. It occurs along roadsides and in grasslands and forest openings at low to middle elevations. The subspecies ''Iris tenax'' ssp. ''klamathensis'' is endemic to northern California in the Klamath Mountains. Description Like many irises, ''Iris tenax'' has large and showy flowers. The flowers bloom in mid to late spring and are usually lavender-blue to purple, but blooms in white, yellow, pink, and orchid shades are known to sometimes occur. The leaves are very slender for an iris, seldom over 5 mm broad; the plant is often mistaken for a type of grass when not in bloom. Its rhizomes spread slowly, causing the plant to grow in a tight clump. Its species name ''(tenax)'' means "tough" or "tenacious" and is in reference to the strong, fibrous leaves of the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purdy's Iris
''Iris purdyi'' is a species of iris known by the common name Purdy's iris, named after Carl Purdy. It is found in the redwood forests of California and into southern Oregon, and hence is also known as the redwood iris. The plant flowers from April to June. Description Leaves The leaves are green and usually tinted along the edges with pink. There is a closed spathe which is green with red edges. Flowers The flowers are light yellow and lavender, often veined with darker coloring, and are hermaphrodite. The stigma is rounded, truncate or bilobed and often edged with small teeth, it is the only species of ''Iris ser. Californicae'' not to have a triangular or tongue shaped stigma. Seeds The seeds are D-shaped or irregular, light brown and wrinkled. Status While once common, disturbance caused by logging and opening up new highways has allowed other species to move in, in particular ''I. douglasiana'' and ''I. macrosiphon'', and the resulting hybrids are abundant. Location ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris Purdyi
''Iris purdyi'' is a species of iris known by the common name Purdy's iris, named after Carl Purdy. It is found in the redwood forests of California and into southern Oregon, and hence is also known as the redwood iris. The plant flowers from April to June. Description Leaves The leaves are green and usually tinted along the edges with pink. There is a closed spathe which is green with red edges. Flowers The flowers are light yellow and lavender, often veined with darker coloring, and are hermaphrodite. The stigma is rounded, truncate or bilobed and often edged with small teeth, it is the only species of ''Iris ser. Californicae'' not to have a triangular or tongue shaped stigma. Seeds The seeds are D-shaped or irregular, light brown and wrinkled. Status While once common, disturbance caused by logging and opening up new highways has allowed other species to move in, in particular ''I. douglasiana'' and ''I. macrosiphon'', and the resulting hybrids are abundant. Location ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munz's Iris
''Iris munzii'' is a species of iris which is endemic to the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tulare County, California, mostly in the vicinity of the Tule River. It is quite rare in the wild. Its common names include Tulare lavender iris and Munz's iris. Its flowers grow in inflorescences of three to four per stem, and are usually lighter shades of purple and blue with darker veining. Taxonomy It was first published and described by Robert Crichton Foster in his book 'Iridis Species Novae' (published in Cambridge, Massachusetts) on page 2 in 1938. The Latin specific epithet ''munzii'' is in honour of the American botanist Philip A. Munz. ''Iris munzii'' is a tentatively accepted name by the Royal Horticultural Society in the UK, and was last listed in the RHS Plant Finder in 2000. It was verified by United States Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service on 4 April 2003. Distribution and habitat It is native to the temperate region of Northern America. Range ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris Munzii
''Iris munzii'' is a species of iris which is endemic to the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tulare County, California, mostly in the vicinity of the Tule River. It is quite rare in the wild. Its common names include Tulare lavender iris and Munz's iris. Its flowers grow in inflorescences of three to four per stem, and are usually lighter shades of purple and blue with darker veining. Taxonomy It was first published and described by Robert Crichton Foster in his book 'Iridis Species Novae' (published in Cambridge, Massachusetts) on page 2 in 1938. The Latin specific epithet ''munzii'' is in honour of the American botanist Philip A. Munz. ''Iris munzii'' is a tentatively accepted name by the Royal Horticultural Society in the UK, and was last listed in the RHS Plant Finder in 2000. It was verified by United States Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service on 4 April 2003. Distribution and habitat It is native to the temperate region of Northern America. Range ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bowltube Iris
''Iris macrosiphon'', the bowltube iris, is a flowering plant in the iris family, endemic to California in the Cascade Range Foothills, north and central Sierra Nevada Foothills, Inner North Coast Ranges, and San Francisco Bay Area, where it occurs in sunny grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. The leaves are very slender, 2.5–5 mm wide, and blue-green in color. The flower is variable, golden yellow to cream or pale lavender to deep blue-purple, generally with darker veins. The flower stems are usually short (less than 25 cm) when in the sun and bear 2 flowers. It blooms in spring. Uses Used as a source of fiber by Native Americans. The fiber was used for fish nets, deer snares and other items. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants that are primarily grown for their beauty but also for qualities such as scent or how they shape physical space. Many flowering plants and garden varieties tend to be speciall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris Macrosiphon
''Iris macrosiphon'', the bowltube iris, is a flowering plant in the iris family, endemic to California in the Cascade Range Foothills, north and central Sierra Nevada Foothills, Inner North Coast Ranges, and San Francisco Bay Area, where it occurs in sunny grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. The leaves are very slender, 2.5–5 mm wide, and blue-green in color. The flower is variable, golden yellow to cream or pale lavender to deep blue-purple, generally with darker veins. The flower stems are usually short (less than 25 cm) when in the sun and bear 2 flowers. It blooms in spring. Uses Used as a source of fiber by Native Americans. The fiber was used for fish nets, deer snares and other items. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants that are primarily grown for their beauty but also for qualities such as scent or how they shape physical space. Many flowering plants and garden varieties tend to be speciall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Del Norte Iris
''Iris innominata'', the Del Norte County iris, is a species of iris native to southern Oregon, and California along the north coast and Klamath Ranges in Del Norte County, California. The leaves are dense and evergreen, up to 20 cm. The flower is typically deep golden yellow with darker veins, although colors may vary. The flower stems are about 12 cm and usually bear 1–2 flowers in spring. It is on the California Native Plant Society ''Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California The ''CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California'' is a botanical online database providing information on rare, threatened, and endangered California native plants. It is sponsored by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). ...'' List 4, Limited distribution (Watch List). Cultivation ''Iris innominata'', used in gardens, does best in locations with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers, in neutral or slightly acidic soil, with good drainage, and sun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris Innominata
''Iris innominata'', the Del Norte County iris, is a species of iris native to southern Oregon, and California along the north coast and Klamath Ranges in Del Norte County, California. The leaves are dense and evergreen, up to 20 cm. The flower is typically deep golden yellow with darker veins, although colors may vary. The flower stems are about 12 cm and usually bear 1–2 flowers in spring. It is on the California Native Plant Society ''Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California The ''CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California'' is a botanical online database providing information on rare, threatened, and endangered California native plants. It is sponsored by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). ...'' List 4, Limited distribution (Watch List). Cultivation ''Iris innominata'', used in gardens, does best in locations with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers, in neutral or slightly acidic soil, with good drainage, and sun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
