BC Flora


Iris pseudacorus


Name
Iris pseudacorus
Scientific NameA scientific name consists of the name of the organism and the name(s) of the scientist(s) (or author(s)) who validly published the name and a description of the organism in a journal.
Iris pseudacorus Linnaeus
Common Name
yellow iris
Vascular Plants of BC ID Number
196
Biogeoclimatic Regions
Coastal Douglas fir
Status in the Flora of BC
Naturalized
Duration
Perennial Withering
Habit
Herb Wetland plant
Sex
Monoclinous
Flower Colour
yellow
Flowering Months
| June | July |
Fruit
Simple dry dehiscent fruit
Fruit Colour
Base Chromosome Number
Chromosome Status in BC
Chromosome Somatic Number in BC
Poison Status in BC
Poisonous to humans
Dermatitis caused in humans
Poisonous to livestock
Economic Status in BC
Ornamental
Ornamental Value in BC
Habit
Flower
Endangered Status in BC
Not endangered as of 1976. Try a search on BC Species Explorer for "Iris pseudacorus" for updated information - note that this search will not currently work when discrepancies in nomenclature occur.
References
(Not yet available)
Links
Search NatureServe Explorer for "Iris pseudacorus"
Search Google images for "Iris pseudacorus"
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