Calflora Taxon Report
Iris tenax  Douglas ex Lindl.  ssp. klamathensis  L. W. Lenz
Klamath iris, Orleans iris
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2023 Dana York
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2023 Dana York
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2017 Dana York
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2023 Dana York
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2017 Dana York
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2017 Dana York
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2017 Dana York
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2017 Dana York
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2025 Dana York
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2025 Dana York
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2018 sunfishmoonlight
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2025 leptonia
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2020 shakeyouroncorhynchus
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2020 humbotany
Iris tenax ssp. klamathensis is a perennial herb (rhizomatous) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution)
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Parent: Iris tenax
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot
Toxicity: Do not eat the leaf or underground parts of this plant.

Habitat: disturbed

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
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Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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