Iris pallida
Dalmatian Iris, Fragrant Root Iris
Other regional names: Orris +1 more
- Orris
- Sweet Iris
Also known as: Iris ×germanica subsp. pallida (Lam.) O.Bolòs & Vigo +3 more
- Iris ×germanica subsp. pallida (Lam.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
- Iris ×pallide-caerulaea Pers.
- Iris pallida f. illyrica Asch. & Graebn.
- Iris pallidecaerulea Pers., 1805
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Europe, Iris pallida (commonly known as Dalmatian Iris or Fragrant-root Iris) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Italy, Yugoslavia
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)
Albania, Arkansas, Bulgaria, California, Canary Is., Czechoslovakia, France, Georgia, Germany, Indiana, Kentucky, Lebanon-Syria, Missouri, Palestine, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, West Himalaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms