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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Iris chrysophylla
Iris chrysophylla Howell
Yellowleaf Iris
Iridaceae (Iris Family)
Synonym(s): Iris tenax ssp. chrysophylla
USDA Symbol: IRCH
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Cream or pale yellow, with deeper yellow or lavender veins.
Distribution
USA: CA , ORFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Iris chrysophylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Iris chrysophylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Iris chrysophylla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-06Research By: TWC Staff