Iris versicolor
Iris versicolor L.
Blue Flag, Harlequin Blueflag, Large Blue Flag, Northern Blue Iris
Kingdom | Plantae | Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae |
Subkingdom | Tracheobionta | Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients |
Division | Magnoliophyta | Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms |
Class | Liliopsida | Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family |
Subclass | Liliidae | Includes lilies, orchids, and many others |
Order | Asparagales | A diverse group that includes asparagus |
Family | Iridaceae | Iris family—perennial plants that grow from bulbs—also includes crocuses, gladiolas, and the genus Moraea |
Genus | Iris | Latin for “iris” |
Species | versicolor | “Variously colored” |
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Iris versicolor description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 12 Oct 2018.
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6/13/2016 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA 

5/15/1979 · VA · By Tim Chandler 

6/5/2013 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA ≈ 5 × 6" (13 × 14 cm) 

Probably a cultivar. · 5/27/2016 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, MA ≈ 6 × 6" (15 × 14 cm) ID is uncertain 

6/2/2010 · J. Harry Rich State Forest, Groton, MA ≈ 31 × 32" (78 × 80 cm) 
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