Species
Iris germanica
Etymology
Iris: From the Greek iris 'rainbow', presumably in reference to the many colours of the flowers (Johnson and Smith, 1986).
germanica: Of Germany
Common Name(s)
bearded iris
Authority
Iris germanica L.
Family
Iridaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Monocotyledonous Herbs
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple,White
Year Naturalised
1868
Origin
Origin Doubtful
References and further reading
Johnson, A. T. and Smith, H. A (1986). Plant Names Simplified: Their pronunciation, derivation and meaning. Landsman Bookshop Ltd: Buckenhill, UK.
This page last updated on 5 Jun 2014