Iris pseudacorus
Flag Iris
Also known as: Acorus adulterinus Garsault +19 more
- Acorus adulterinus Garsault
- Acorus adulterinus Ludw.
- Iris acoriformis Boreau
- Iris acoroides Spach
- Iris bastardii Boreau
- Iris curtopetala D.Delaroche, 1812
- Iris curtopetala F.Delaroche
- Iris curtopetala Redouté
- Iris flava Tornab.
- Iris lutea Lam.
- Iris lutea Ludw.
- Iris pallidior Hill
- Iris paludosa Mart., 1812
- Iris paludosa Pers.
- Iris palustris Gaterau
- Iris palustris Moench
- Iris palustris var. pallida Gray
- Iris pseudacorus f. albescens Neuman
- Iris pseudacorus f. longiacuminata Prodan
- Iris pseudacorus f. nyaradyana Prodan
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte or helophyte.
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Iris pseudacorus (commonly known as Flag Iris) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Iris is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Siberia, 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)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, India, Iowa, Japan, Kansas, Kentucky, Korea, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, New Zealand North, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin