11,246 observationsEndangered
dwarf crested iris
Iris cristata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Asparagales βΊFamily: Iridaceae βΊGenus: Iris
About
Iris cristata (also known as dwarf crested iris and crested iris) is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Limniris. It is a rhizomatous perennial plant, endemic to the eastern United States. It has pale lavender flowers with a white patch and orange or yellow crest. It is a close relative to Iris lacustris (Dwarf lake iris), the only other crested iris native to North America. It is cultivated as
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of dwarf crested iris is Iris cristata.
- dwarf crested iris belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- dwarf crested iris belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- dwarf crested iris belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- dwarf crested iris belongs to the order Asparagales.
- dwarf crested iris belongs to the family Iridaceae.
- dwarf crested iris belongs to the genus Iris.