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Search Term(s): Iris prismatica   (1 record found)

IRIDACEAE
Iris Family
Iris prismatica  (slender blue flag)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Iris: rainbow colored, iridescent, Iris was the Greek goddess of the rainbow; prismatica: like a prism
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Open swamps, wet woodlands and swales
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Coastal Plain Seasonal Ponds (Isolated non-tidal forested wetland)
Peat Wetlands (Acidic Fens)
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