Iris unguicularis
Algerian Iris, Winter Flowering Iris
Also known as: Iris cretica Herb. ex Baker +1 more
- Iris cretica Herb. ex Baker
- Siphonostylis unguicularis (Poir.) Wern.Schulze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Iris unguicularis (commonly known as Algerian Iris or Winter-Flowering Iris) is a rhizomatous plant within the Iridaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey
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)
Argentina Northeast, Great Britain, Italy, South Australia, Spain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms