Iris fulva
(Copper Iris)
Iris fulva, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 2655
Iris fulva, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 2645
| Scientific Name | Iris fulva | USDA PLANTS Symbol | IRFU |
| Common Name | Copper Iris | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 43199 |
| Family | Iridaceae (Iris) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Shallow water or low wet areas, marshes, stream banks. Plant: Erect perennial 2 to 3 feet high. Leaves: Sword-shaped, linear bright green leaves. Inflorescence: Reddish-brown flowers with 3 petals and 3 arching sepals (of the same color as the petals) and 3 stamens. Bloom Period: April to June. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason. Note: Native along the Mississippi River from Louisiana to southern Illinois; reported in extreme East Texas. Photos taken at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin. |
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Texas Status: Rare |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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