NameThatPlant.net: Iris fulva

Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Monocots: Asparagales

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Iris fulva FAMILY Iridaceae Go to FSUS key

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SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Iris fulva FAMILY Iridaceae

COMMON NAME:
Copper Iris, Red Flag

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Iris fulva FAMILY Iridaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Iris fulva FAMILY Iridaceae

759

Forb
Perennial

Habitat: swamp forests, wet hammocks, usually in shallow water. Become somewhat popular as a native wildflower in cultivation, per Weakley's Flora

Native: west of the Carolinas & Georgia

CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.

LEAVES:
Simple

FLOWER:
Spring/Summer
Dull copper/ Orange-brown/ Dark yellow
Radially symmetrical
3 sepals
3 petals
3 stamens
Inferior ovary
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Capsule

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