Iris ser. Laevigatae facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Iris ser. Laevigatae |
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| Iris ensata var. ensata | |
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| 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. Laevigatae Diels (Lawrence) |
The Iris ser. Laevigatae is a special group of Iris plants. These plants are part of a larger family called Iris subg. Limniris. They are known for loving wet places.
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About Iris ser. Laevigatae
This group of irises was first studied and named by a scientist named Ludwig Diels in 1930. Later, in 1953, another scientist named George Hill Mathewson Lawrence added more to our understanding of these plants.
Where These Irises Grow
Most plants in the Laevigatae group love moisture. You can find them growing naturally in wet areas across Europe, Asia, and North America. They usually prefer rich and fertile soil. They can even grow in soil that has a little bit of lime in it.
What These Irises Look Like
These irises typically bloom in the early to middle part of summer. They have strong rhizomes, which are like underground stems that help the plant spread. Their leaves are also very healthy and strong. If you hold a leaf up to the light or look at it under a microscope, you might see small, dark spots along the veins. This special feature helps these plants live well in moist soils.
How These Irises Reproduce
Plants in the Laevigatae series can also cross-pollinate with each other. This means different types of irises within this group can mix their genes. When they do this, they create new kinds of plants called hybrids. This is how new and interesting iris varieties can appear!
Types of Laevigatae Irises
This group includes several well-known iris species:
- Iris ensata – This is often called the Japanese iris. In Japan, it's known as hanashōbu.
- Iris laevigata – People sometimes call this the rabbit-ear iris or shallow-flowered iris. In Japan, it's called kakitsubata.
- Iris maackii
- Iris pseudacorus – This is commonly known as the yellow iris or yellow flag.
- Iris versicolor – You might hear this called the larger blue flag or harlequin blueflag.
- Iris virginica – This iris is known as the Virginia iris.
