Bowltube iris facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bowltube iris |
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Iris
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macrosiphon
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The Bowltube Iris (scientific name: Iris macrosiphon) is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the iris family. This special plant grows naturally only in specific areas of California. You can find it in places like the Cascade Range Foothills, the northern and central Sierra Nevada Foothills, the Inner North Coast Ranges, and the San Francisco Bay Area. It loves sunny grasslands, open meadows, and woodlands.
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What Does It Look Like?
This iris has very thin, blue-green leaves. They are usually about 2.5 to 5 millimeters wide. The flowers of the Bowltube Iris are quite varied in color! They can be golden yellow, cream, pale lavender, or even a deep blue-purple. Often, the flowers have darker lines or veins, which makes them look even more interesting.
The flower stems are usually short, less than 25 centimeters (about 10 inches) tall. This is especially true when the plant grows in sunny spots. Each stem typically has two flowers. The Bowltube Iris blooms in the spring, adding a splash of color to its habitat.
How People Use It
Traditional Uses by Native Americans
For a very long time, Native Americans used the Bowltube Iris. They would use the strong fibers from the plant. These fibers were very useful for making things like fish nets and deer snares. They also used the fibers for other important items in their daily lives.
Growing It in Gardens
The Bowltube Iris is also grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. This means people grow it because it is pretty. If you want to grow it, it prefers to be dry in the summer. It also needs soil that drains water well.
