Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goniocarpa
ID:
784053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 6: 710 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783386



Common Names

  • Iris goniocarpa
  • Angled-fruited Iris
  • Angled-fruited Dwarf Iris


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Description

Iris goniocarpa (also called Angular-fruited 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 goniocarpa 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 goniocarpa has white to pale blue 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 goniocarpa 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 goniocarpa

Iris goniocarpa is native to western North America and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows and riverbanks.

Iris goniocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris goniocarpa?

Iris goniocarpa

What is the common name of Iris goniocarpa?

Angled-fruit Iris

What is the natural habitat of Iris goniocarpa?

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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