Characteristics

Monocots
Iris virginica L.
VIRGINIA IRIS; BLUE FLAG IRIS
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Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP)

Classification

ASPARAGALES
Iris virginica L. - VIRGINIA IRIS; BLUE FLAG IRIS

Citation

IRIS VIRGINICA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 39. 1753.
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VIRGINIA: Without data, Clayton 259 (lectotype: BM). Lectotypified by Dykes, Genus Iris 80. 1913.

Species Distribution Map

Based on vouchered plant specimens from wild populations. Cultivated occurrences are not mapped. Click on a county to display its name.

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Synonyms

Specimens and Distribution

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Plant Photos

Iris virginica - 255
Iris virginica - Robert Kowal View Full Size
Iris virginica - 261
Iris virginica - Rufino Osorio View Full Size