Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 39 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783342
Common Names
- Iris foetidissima
- Stinking Iris
- Stinking Gladwin Iris
Description
Iris foetidissima (also called Stinking 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 foetidissima 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
The flower of Iris foetidissima is yellow, with three petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iris foetidissima is a species of Iris native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Iris foetidissima
Iris foetidissima is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows and riverbanks.
Iris foetidissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris foetidissima?
Iris foetidissima
What is the common name of Iris foetidissima?
Stinking Iris
What is the natural habitat of Iris foetidissima?
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,