Iris family (Iridaceae)

Iris flowers have 6 petals, which in the case of Iris species, are arranged in two groups of three, with the three outer ones being larger. They grow from bulbs, tubers or corms, and normally have long narrow leaves.

List of flowers currently featured in the Iris family

Yellow Flag Stinking Iris Spring Crocus Autumn Crocus Montbretia
Yellow Flag
Iris pseudacorus
Stinking Iris
Iris foetidissima
Spring Crocus
Crocus vernus
Autumn Crocus
Crocus nudiflorus
Montbretia
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora




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