Iris tridentata

Iris tridentata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Subgenus: Iris subg. Limniris
Section: Iris sect. Limniris
Series: Iris ser. Tripetalae
Species:
I. tridentata
Binomial name
Iris tridentata
Synonyms
  • Iris falconeriana Penny ex Loudon
  • Iris tripetala Walter [Illegitimate]
  • Limniris tridentata (Pursh) Rodion.
  • Xyridion tridentatum (Pursh) Klatt

Iris tridentata is a species of Iris belonging to the subgenus Limniris and the series Tripetalae. A rhizomatous perennial native to the Southeastern United States, it features a cord-like rhizome, bright green leaves, long stem. In spring, it produces fragrant flowers in shades of blue.