Calflora Taxon Report
Iris pseudacorus  L.
Horticultural iris,   Paleyellow iris,   Yellowflag iris,   Water iris
Iris pseudacorus is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: limited
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~623 records in California
redone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Toxicity: Do not eat the leaf or underground parts of this plant.

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Habitat: disturbed

Communities: wetland-riparian, agricultural weed

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Information about Iris pseudacorus from other sources

[Wikipedia] Europe, Asia, Africa Native: Iris pseudacorus, the yellow flag, yellow iris, or water flag, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Suggested Citation
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