Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
784622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dykes

Source:
iplants

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 51: 18 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783955



Common Names

  • Iris tenuissima
  • Very Slender Iris
  • Very Slender Flag


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Description

Iris tenuissima (also called Slender Crested Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has short, narrow, bluish-green leaves and produces a showy flower with three petals and three sepals in shades of blue, purple, and white. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams and is often found in wetland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iris tenuissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris tenuissima is a deep blue-violet with yellow and white markings. The seed is a small, round capsule with a hard, dark brown outer shell. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris tenuissima is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Iris tenuissima

Iris tenuissima can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Iris tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris tenuissima?

Iris tenuissima

What is the family of Iris tenuissima?

Iridaceae

What is the natural habitat of Iris tenuissima?

Meadows and grasslands

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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