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Iris tenax

Oregon Flag, Tough Leaf Iris
Other regional names: Toughleaf Iris
  • Toughleaf Iris
Also known as: Iris gormanii Piper +6 more
  • Iris gormanii Piper
  • Iris tenax subsp. klamathensis L.W.Lenz
  • Iris tenax var. gormanii (Piper) R.C.Foster
  • Iris tenax var. klamathewsis L.W.Lenz
  • Joniris tenax (Douglas ex Lindl.) Klatt
  • Limniris klamathensis (L.W.Lenz) M.B.Crespo, Mart.-Azorín & Mavrodiev
  • Limniris tenax (Douglas ex Lindl.) Rodion.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Originating in North America, Iris tenax (commonly known as Oregon flag or Tough-Leaf Iris) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon, Washington

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