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Water Iris

Iris laevigata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Iridaceae ›Genus: Iris

About

Iris laevigata, known as Japanese iris, rabbit-ear iris or kakitsubata, is a Japanese species of iris related to other members of Iris subgenus Limniris, including other species of Japanese irises. It is found growing in shallow waters and seems to prefer marshy and still ponds although it can also be grown in damp soil if conditions are right. Flowers are usually blue, purple or violet and have unique colour patterns including some types with predominantly white...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water Iris?
The scientific name of Water Iris is Iris laevigata.
What kingdom does Water Iris belong to?
Water Iris belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Water Iris belong to?
Water Iris belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Water Iris belong to?
Water Iris belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Water Iris belong to?
Water Iris belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does Water Iris belong to?
Water Iris belongs to the family Iridaceae.
What genus does Water Iris belong to?
Water Iris belongs to the genus Iris.