Iris (genus)

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Scope note
Genus comprising around 300 species of flowering plants; from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among species. Irises are natives of Europe, northern Africa, and temperate regions of Asia and America; most species have tuberous (less commonly bulbous or fibrous) roots, sword-shaped equitant leaves, and showy flowers.
Iris
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024