Kingdom Plantae Family Iridaceae Tribe Irideae Scientific name Iris tenuissima Rank Species | Order Asparagales Subfamily Iridoideae Genus Iris Higher classification Irises | |
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Similar Iris munzii, Iris bracteata, Iris chrysophylla, Iris fernaldii, Iris macrosiphon | ||
Iris tenuissima is a species of iris known by the common name longtube iris.
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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.
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