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Iris virginica

Iris virginica L.

Virginia Iris, Great Blue Flag, Southern Blue Flag

Iridaceae (Iris Family)

USDA Symbol: IRVI

Image Information

Photographer: Stuart, Will
City: Carolina Sandhills NWR, McBee
County: Chesterfield
State: SC
Location Notes: Near the small boardwalk to the photo blind at Martin's Lake.
Accession date: 2026-03-30
Filename: WCS_IMG0270.JPG
Slide Index: Iris_virginica_20110425_0048
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Landscape
Shot: Close-up of a flower. Photographer's note: "Iris virginica is a tall Iris, often approaching a meter in height with leaves exceeding the height of the blossoms."
Date Taken: 2011-04-25
NPIN Image Id: 210794