Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furcata
ID:
784029

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. Ross. Merid. 2: t. 51 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783362



Common Names

  • Iris furcata
  • Forked Iris
  • Forked Dwarf Iris


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Description

Iris furcata (also called Forked iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the United States and Canada, and is found in moist meadows and open forests. It has long, narrow leaves and pale blue to purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Iris furcata 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 furcata is yellow, with three petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris furcata is a species of Iris native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps and produces purple 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 furcata

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

Iris furcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris furcata?

Iris furcata

What is the common name of Iris furcata?

Forked Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris furcata?

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,