Calflora Taxon Report
Iris tenuissima  Dykes  ssp. purdyiformis  (R. C. Foster) L. W. Lenz
Longtube iris,   Purdy's iris,   Slender iris,   Slender tubed iris
Iris tenuissima ssp. purdyiformis is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Parent: Iris tenuissima
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.

Ultramafic affinity: 1.5 - weak indicator
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSIris tenuissima var. purdyiformis
Information about Iris tenuissima ssp. purdyiformis from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (IRTEP)

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