Iris giganticaerulea
Giant Blue Iris
Also known as: Iris aurilinea Alexander +10 more
- Iris aurilinea Alexander
- Iris citricristata Small
- Iris elephantina Small
- Iris fluviatilis Small
- Iris giganticaerulea f. miraculosa (Small) N.C.Hend.
- Iris hexagona var. giganticaerulea (Small) R.C.Foster
- Iris miraculosa Small
- Iris venulosa Alexander
- Iris wherryana Small
- Limniris giganticaerulea (Small) Rodion.
- Phaeiris giganticaerulea (Small) M.B.Crespo, Mart.-Azorín & Mavrodiev
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Iris giganticaerulea (commonly known as Giant Blue Iris) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Iris genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi