3,379 observations
Pilgrim Iris
Iris ruthenica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Asparagales βΊFamily: Iridaceae βΊGenus: Iris
About
Iris ruthenica, sometimes called 'Ever Blooming Iris' (in the UK), 'Russian Iris', 'Pilgrim Iris' and 'Hungarian Iris' (in Europe), is a species in the genus Iris- subgenus Limniris. It is a rhizomatous perennial, with a wide distribution, ranging from eastern Europe to Central Asia. It has grass-like leaves, thick stem and violet or bluish lavender flowers which are marked with violet veining.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pilgrim Iris is Iris ruthenica.
- Pilgrim Iris belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Pilgrim Iris belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Pilgrim Iris belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Pilgrim Iris belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Pilgrim Iris belongs to the family Iridaceae.
- Pilgrim Iris belongs to the genus Iris.