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Iris

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Also known as irises, blackberry-lily

genus of plants in the order Iridaceae

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Iris is a group of flowering plants that belong to the family Iridaceae, known for their distinctive and colorful flowers. These plants are widely appreciated in gardens and have cultural significance across many parts of the world.

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  1. PhylumTracheophyta
  2. ClassMagnoliopsida
  3. OrderAsparagales
  4. FamilyIridaceae
Habitatfreshwater
Native toFrance, Spain

General: English iris, which is in fact native to France and Spain Common Name: English iris

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Iris (Iridaceae)
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Iris
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Iris (Iridaceae)
taxon common name
blackberry-lily
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Iris is a flowering plant genus of 310 accepted species with showy flowers. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is flags, while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as junos, particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower.

The often-segregated, monotypic genera Belamcanda (blackberry lily, I. domestica), Hermodactylus (snake's head iris, I. tuberosa), and Pardanthopsis (vesper iris, I. dichotoma) are currently included in Iris.

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