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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Iris purdyi Eastw.
Purdy's iris
Iridaceae (Iris Family)
USDA Symbol: IRPU
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A member of the iris family (family Iridaceae) which consists of herbs growing from rhizomes, bulbs, or corms, with narrow basal leaves and showy clusters at the tips of long stalks. There are about 60 genera and 1,500 species, distributed in temperate and tropical regions. Among them, Iris, Freesia, Gladiolus, Bugle Lily, and Montbretia are popular ornamentals. Saffron dye is obtained from Crocus, and essence of violets, used in perfumes, is extracted from the rhizomes of Iris.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
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USDA: Find Iris purdyi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Iris purdyi in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
