Iris

Description:

There are about 300 different species of the iris. Irises are perennial plants. Usually have 3–10 basal sword-shaped leaves growing in dense clumps, large flowers.

Habitat:

Nearly all species are found in temperate Northern hemisphere zones, particularly from Eurasia to Asia. Although diverse in ecology, Iris is predominantly found in dry, semi-desert, or colder rocky mountainous areas, other habitats include grassy slopes, meadowlands and riverbanks.

Notes:

James Marioneaux, 5/2/2015