Iris hartwegii
Iris hartwegii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Iridaceae |
Subfamily: | Iridoideae |
Tribe: | Irideae |
Genus: | Iris |
Subgenus: | Limniris |
Series: | Californicae |
Species: | I. hartwegii |
Binomial name | |
Iris hartwegii Baker | |
Synonyms | |
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Iris hartwegii is a species of iris endemic to California, where it can be found on low-elevation mountain slopes in the central counties. It has the common names rainbow iris, Sierra iris, and Hartweg's iris.
It bears one to three flowers on a slender stem, and the flowers may be shades of purple or yellow to almost white. There are three to five subspecies.
References
- ↑ "Iris hartwegii Baker is an accepted name". theplantlist.org (The Plant List). 23 March 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Iris hartwegii
- USDA Plants Profile; Iris hartwegii
- pacificcoastiris.org: Population study; Iris hartwegii
- Flora of North America
- Iris hartwegii - Photo gallery
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