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Search Term(s): Iris pseudacorus (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Iris pseudacorus (1 record found)
IRIDACEAE
Iris Family
Iris Family
Iris pseudacorus (yellow 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; pseudacorus: false Acorus (sweet flag)
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Fresh water tidal marshes, wet meadows
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
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
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Invasive
Yes
Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Eurasia, Africa
Wildlife Values
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Wetland Indicator Status
OBL
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs (Millponds)Photos
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