IRIS
Iris genus
Kingdom Plantae – Plants
Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants Class Liliopsida – Monocotyledons Subclass Liliidae Order Liliales Family Iridaceae – Iris family Genus Iris L. – iris |
Siberian Iris native to northern Asia and eastern and central Europe
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Bearded Iris native to central and southern Europe
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Florida Poison Information Center Plant Toxicity Categories
1. Mild toxicity. If ingested in small amounts, these plants will probably not cause any toxic symptoms. Symptoms are usually limited to mild throat irritation, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
3. Dermatitis. Handling these plants (especially in sensitive individuals) can cause skin irritation and rash. The juice and sap of these plants are very irritating and can cause pain if allowed to penetrate cuts or wounds.
6. Toxic to Animals. These plants known to be toxic to animals.
1. Mild toxicity. If ingested in small amounts, these plants will probably not cause any toxic symptoms. Symptoms are usually limited to mild throat irritation, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
3. Dermatitis. Handling these plants (especially in sensitive individuals) can cause skin irritation and rash. The juice and sap of these plants are very irritating and can cause pain if allowed to penetrate cuts or wounds.
6. Toxic to Animals. These plants known to be toxic to animals.
Toxic Parts:
Rhizomes (thickened roots) and rootstocks, fresh or dry Toxin Delivery Mode: Ingestion, dermatitis Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, elevated temperature following ingestion; skin irritation upon contact with seeds, rootstock, or cell sap |
Toxic Principle:
Irisin, iridin, or irisine Severity: CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES |
Source:
NC State University, A&T State University Cooperative Extension Service (http://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants)
NC State University, A&T State University Cooperative Extension Service (http://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants)
Plant
Herb
- Perennial
Foliage
Leaves
- Erect
- Narrow
- Green
- Grass-like
Flowers
- Three sepals = "falls"
- Three upright petals = "standards"
Siberian Iris
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Bearded Iris
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Iris siberica
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Iris siberica
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Iris siberica
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Iris x 'Samurai Warrior' |
Fruit
Capsule
- Three chambers
- Numerous seeds