| Iris purdyi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Subfamily: | Iridoideae |
| Tribe: | Irideae |
| Genus: | Iris |
| Subgenus: | Limniris |
| Series: | Californicae |
| Species: | I. purdyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Iris purdyi Eastw. |
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Iris purdyi is a species of iris known by the common name Purdy's iris. It is found in the redwood forests of California and into southern Oregon. The leaves are green and usually tinted along the edges with pink. There is a spathe which is green with red edges. The flowers are light yellow and lavender, often veined with darker coloring.