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

IRIDACEAE
Iris Family
Iris versicolor  (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; versicolor: changing color, variously coloured
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Fresh water marshes and swamps
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
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
Part used: Rhizome. Used internally as a low-dose tea or tincture to stimulate thyroid function, lymph circulation, bile secretion, and bowel function. Also used for chronic skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Topically, a fresh poultice is used for Staph infections, boils, and painful sores.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Black Ash Seepage Swamp
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Coastal Plain)
Freshwater Herbaceous Tidal Wetlands
Peat Wetlands (Acidic Fens)
Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs (Millponds)
Seepage Slope Open Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
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