Iris innominata
Botanical Name: Iris innominata (added by D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Botanical Synonyms:
N/A
Classification:
Californicae, Pacific Coast Native Iris (D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Common Names:
Golden Iris (D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Chromosome Count:
2n=40 according to the SIGNA Checklist of Iris Species (D. Kramb, 25-SEP-04)
General Description:
Usually a rich shade of pale to bright golden-yellow, with darker veins; pale yellow forms also occur, and lavender - perhaps through hybridization with I. douglasiana or other species. (D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Distinguishing Features:
Floral tube slender, funnel-shaped at top, medium length (around ¾ inch). Spathes short, broad and closed around ovary. Flower parts rather broad and rounded. Leaves very slender, grass-like, dark glossy green, long-lasting. Plants form dense, compact evergreen tussocks. Numerous bright yellow flowers on each mature clump. (D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Preferred Habitat:
A woodland iris, preferring open places with well-drained soil; in fir/pine forests; sunny meadows or other well-exposed sites on lightly shaded slopes. (D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Hardiness:
N/A
Native Range:
USA (CA, OR) - An inland iris, seldom found within sight of the ocean; locally abundant in southern Oregon and adjacent northern California; 300-2,000 meters elevation. (D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Status in the Wild:
N/A
Commercial Availability:
Many of the plants labled (D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Sources Cited:
Information entered on 05-JAN-04 comes from the Pacific Coast Native Iris Club website. (D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Additional Comments:
Http://www.pacificcoastiris.org/ (D. Kramb, 05-JAN-04)
Species Iris Group of North America
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