1753, Botanical author Linneaus: .............related links... Botanical Classification
The Genus Iris L. is one of the larger genera in the Iridaceae (The Iris family). It is usually divided into the following Subgenera based upon the overwintering storage organs: The subgenera also can be organized by their seeds. An alphabetical listing of Iris sp. can be found here
Bulbous Irises
Subgenus Hermodactyloides Smaller Bulbous Irises | Subgenus Hermodactyloides Smaller Bulbous Irises | Subgenus Xiphium Larger Bulbous Irises | Subgenus Xiphium Larger Bulbous Irises |
Iris with fleshy roots
Junos, (Subgenus Scorpiris) Subgenus Nepalensis Subgenus Nepalensis
Junos, (Subgenus Scorpiris) | Junos, (Subgenus Scorpiris) | Subgenus Nepalensis | Subgenus Nepalensis |
Rhizomatous Iris
Subgenus Iris | Subgenus Iris | Subgenus Limniris | Subgenus Limniris |
Recent revisions have placed the following genera into the Genus Iris: Belamcanda , Hermodactylus , and Pardanthopsis
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