Iris tenuissima
Iris tenuissima is a species of iris known by the common name longtube iris.
| Iris tenuissima | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Iris |
| Subgenus: | Iris subg. Limniris |
| Section: | Iris sect. Limniris |
| Series: | Iris ser. Californicae |
| Species: | I. tenuissima |
| Binomial name | |
| Iris tenuissima Dykes | |
It is endemic to California, where it is a common wildflower in the woodlands and forests of the northern part of the state.
Description
This rhizomatous perennial herb produces narrow leaves and an erect inflorescence bearing two iris flowers. The flower has a long tubular throat which may exceed 5 centimeters in length before it opens into white, purple, or reddish-brown streaked tepals.
Subspecies
- Iris tenuissima ssp. purdyiformis—affinity to serpentine soil.
- Iris tenuissima ssp. tenuissima
External links
- Calflora Database: Iris tenuissima (longtube iris, slender iris)
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Iris tenuissima
- USDA Plants Profile for Iris tenuissima (longtube iris)
- Flora of North America
- UC Photos gallery — Iris tenuissima
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