Iris sanguinea var. violacea
Violet Blood Iris
Also known as: Iris kamayama Makino +2 more
- Iris kamayama Makino
- Iris thunbergii C.E.Lundstr.
- Limniris sanguinea var. violacea (Makino) M.B.Crespo, Mart.-Azorín & Mavrodiev
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Iris sanguinea var. violacea (commonly known as Violet blood iris) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Iris sanguinea, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Korea
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Japan
Base Species & Variations