Iris (plant)

Iris
Iris sibirica
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Iridaceae
Subfamily:	Iridoideae
Tribe:	Irideae
Genus:	Iris L., 1753
Type species
Iris germanica L.
Subgenera
Hermodactyloides Iris Limniris Nepalensis Scorpiris Xiphium
Synonyms
Belamcanda Hermodactylus Iridodictyum Juno Junopsis Pardanthopsis ×Pardancanda Xiphion

Iris is a genus of 260–300^[1] species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow.^[2] This refers to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. The scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. It is a member of the Iridaceae family^[3] It is a popular garden flower.

1. ↑ "WCSP: Iris". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Retrieved 2 June 2014.^{[permanent dead link]}
2. ↑ Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2008). The Iris Family: Natural History & Classification. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. pp. 200–204. ISBN 978-0-88192-897-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
3. ↑ "Iris". Pacific Bulb Society. 2011-11-26. Archived from the original on 2006-09-26. Retrieved 2012-03-03.