Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
784047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
iplants

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 1: 58 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783380

Common Names

  • Iris glaucescens
  • Glaucous Iris
  • Glaucous Dwarf Iris

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Description

Iris glaucescens (also called Glaucous iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in grassy meadows and open forests. It has long, narrow leaves and pale blue to purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Iris glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as an ingredient in some perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris glaucescens has white to lavender flowers with yellow and purple veins. The seeds are small and glossy and the seedlings are slender and have a long, pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris glaucescens is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Iris glaucescens

Iris glaucescens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows and riverbanks.

Iris glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris glaucescens?

Iris glaucescens

What is the common name of Iris glaucescens?

Glaucous Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris glaucescens?

Moist meadows, streambanks, and wet woods

Species in the Iris genus

Iris acutiloba, Iris adriatica, Iris afghanica, Iris aitchisonii, Iris alberti, Iris albomarginata, Iris alexeenkoi, Iris almaatensis, Iris anguifuga, Iris antilibanotica, Iris aphylla, Iris arenaria, Iris assadiana, Iris atrofusca, Iris atropurpurea, Iris aucheri, Iris auranitica, Iris baldshuanica, Iris barbatula, Iris barnumiae, Iris basaltica, Iris benacensis, Iris bicapitata, Iris binata, Iris bismarckiana, Iris bloudowii, Iris boissieri, Iris bostrensis, Iris bracteata, Iris brevicaulis, Iris bucharica, Iris bulleyana, Iris bungei, Iris cabulica, Iris camillae, Iris carterorum, Iris cathayensis, Iris caucasica, Iris cedreti, Iris chrysographes, Iris chrysophylla, Iris clarkei, Iris colchica, Iris collettii, Iris confusa, Iris cristata, Iris crocea, Iris cuniculiformis, Iris curvifolia, Iris cycloglossa,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

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