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Iris pseudacorus  L.
Horticultural iris,   Paleyellow iris,   Yellowflag iris,   Water iris
Iris pseudacorus is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: limited
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Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Toxicity: Dermal; Moderate

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Habitat: disturbed

Communities: wetland-riparian, agricultural weed

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Information about  Iris pseudacorus from other sources

[Wikipedia] Europe, western Asia, northwest Africa native: Iris pseudacorus, the yellow flag, yellow iris, or water flag, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/27/2023).