Tag Archives: Iridaceae

Know Your Natives – Crested Iris

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

Crested iris or dwarf crested iris (Iris cristata) of the Iris (Iridaceae) family is a low-growing iris that produces light blue flowers in early spring. In the U.S., it occurs from Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri east to Atlantic Coastal states. … Continue reading →

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Neat Plant Alert – Copper Iris

Posted on April 26, 2015 by

Today I pulled out my waterproof boots and went in search of Copper Iris (Iris fulva) in Little Rock. Mid-April is bloom season for Copper Iris, and I knew there was a population in the Fouche Creek bottomlands owned by … Continue reading →

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Native Plant Report – Ouachita National Trail – Perry County

Posted on April 15, 2015 by

Spring is in full swing in the Ouachita Mountains! The first ANPS Native Plant hike of 2015 was on April 11. Seven enthusiastic participants enjoyed a spectacular spring day in the forest. A full hike report will appear in the … Continue reading →

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