Iris versicolor L.
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Iridaceae (Iris family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
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Iridaceae (Iris family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
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Introduction
Native to eastern North America and reported by Macoun from Ucluelet in Additions to the Flora of Vancouver Island (1913) “introduced with cranberry plants from the east”, but no specimens found. Also collected in 2006 by a private pond in Kelowna (Scotter 115353 @ UBC) where probably planted.
Author: Frank Lomer, Honorary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium |
Status Information
| Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlisted | Non-established | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.