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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Iris bracteata S. Wats.
Siskiyou iris
Iridaceae (Iris Family)
USDA Symbol: irbr
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: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Cream to golden-yellow flowers, marked with reddish-brown lines.
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From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:Oregon Native Plant Nursery - Woodburn, OR
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:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
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USDA: Find Iris bracteata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Iris bracteata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Iris bracteata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-02-13Research By: TWC Staff
