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Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris. Some authors state that the name refers to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for allIris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is 'flags', while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as 'junos', particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower.
The often-segregated, monotypic generaBelamcanda (blackberry lily, I. domestica),Hermodactylus (snake's head iris, I. tuberosa), and Pardanthopsis (vesper iris, I. dichotoma) are currently included in Iris.
The Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers.
It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species.
As well as being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for all Iris species.
It is a popular garden flower. The genus is widely distributed throughout the north temperate zone. Their habitats are varied, ranging from cold and montane regions to the grassy slopes, meadowlands and riverbanks of the northern hemisphere.
Irises are perennial plants, growing from creeping rhizomes (rhizomatous irises) or, in drier climates, from bulbs (bulbous irises). They have long, erect flowering stems. All irises have long steal and flowers with six petals, three downwards and three upright. The flowers can range in color from golden yellow, to white, blue, lavender and purple. Pink and apricot colored irises are grown in some species.
This picture was taken in "De Passiflorahoeve" (Passieflorafarm) in Harskamp, the Netherlands.
De lis (Iris) is een plantengeslacht uit de lissenfamilie (Iridaceae). Zowel het geslacht als de soorten worden in de volksmond vaak iris genoemd. Het geslacht kent naast zo'n 260 Ã 300 beschreven soorten ook vele cultivars. Lissen worden al lang door de mens gebruikt. In de Egyptische piramiden zijn afbeeldingen van lissen te vinden, die stammen uit 1500 v.Chr.
De verschillende soorten lissen komen algemeen voor in de noordelijke gematigde klimaatzone. Alle irissen hebben lange stelen en bloemen met zes kroonbladeren, waarvan drie naar beneden wijzen en drie rechtop staan. Bij sommige kleinere soorten wijzen de kroonbladeren allemaal naar buiten. De bloemen kunnen in kleur variëren van goudgeel, tot wit, blauw, lavendel en paars. Roze en abrikooskleurige irissen zijn gekweekt binnen sommige soorten.
De meeste wilde lissen groeien uit een wortelstok, maar sommige soorten groeien vanuit een bol. Deze laatste soorten worden als cultuurgewas geteeld.
Deze foto is gemaakt in de buitentuin van zorgboerderij De Passiflorahoeve bij Harskamp op de Veluwe tussen Ede en Apeldoorn, noordelijk van Arnhem. Info: www.passiflorahoeve.nl/. Alleen in de maanden juni t/m september is de Passiflorahoeve van maandag t/m zaterdag van 10:00 tot 16:00 uur geopend voor bezoekers.
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* Irises come in many forms, shapes, colors and sizes and the sword-like foliage is attractive when the plant is not in bloom.
* Iris are among the best-known and loved among garden plants. Iris are hardy herbaceous perennials.
* The genus Iris is a large genus of bulbous and rhizomatous perennials.
* The Iris was named after the Goddess of the rainbow because of its many colors.
* A flower on the Sphinx is considered to be an Iris, and another appears on a bas-relief of the time of the 18th Egyptian dynasty.
* Pliny also knew the Iris and praised its medicinal virtues.
* The Iris was also a favorite flower of the Moslems, who took it to Spain after their conquest in the 8th century.
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Just bloomed today!
This is one of many that we dug up from an iris garden that apparently wasn't labelled correctly, so we are left with a description of its color rather than a name.
May 9, 2018
Columbia, MO
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Not only is the iris a beautiful flower, but also they have several uses. As a live plant they are used as a water purifier. They are ingredients in some perfumes, homemade toothpaste, pottery and herbal medicines.
The stylised iris, fleur-de-lis, descends from the white iris which is native to Florence, Italy and which grew even in its city walls.
Catherine de Medici carried this symbol of Florence to Paris when she married the king of France where this most famous of irises acquired its nickname, fleur-de-lis.
The iris has been associated with France as Louis VII adopted it as a symbol in the 12th Century.
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The first bearded iris bloom in my garden for this year, I particularly like this peach colored one. Unfortunately these blooms also portend the arrival fo 95 F/35 C days ahead.
Princess Beatrice Iris
Colorado Springs, CO
Hopefully correct in my identification, these are the most common of the Iris in our flower beds ...
Longwood Gardens. Pa.
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When my irises bloom I know winter is almost at an end which inspires me to get out in the garden & even without the eyes they make you smile.