Iridaceae Wildflowers

Morning Flag

Stephen L (Clare) SA — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 16:48:00 GMT

Orthrosanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1827. It native to Australia, Mexico, Central and South America. The genus name is derived from the Greek words orthros, meaning "morning", and anthos, meaning "flower". They are known commonly as morning irises. These are rhizomatous perennial herbs. The linear to sword-shaped leaves are arranged in a layered fan. The flowers are usually blue, except in one white-flowered species. This genus is closely related to the genus Libertia. The flowers are very similar, but Libertia flowers are usually white.
Family: Iridaceae Genus: Orthrosanthus Species: multiflorus Main Flower Colour: Blue

Native Iris

Member - John and Val — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:13:00 GMT

Small tufted perennial with long strap-like leaves.
Family: Iridaceae Genus: Patersonia Species: inaequalis Main Flower Colour: White

Native Iris

Member - John and Val — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:37:00 GMT

Tufted perennial with long strap like leaves. Spreads by rhizomes. Flower stems shorter than the leaves. Flowers purple/blue with 3 large petals. Growing in sandy soil.
Family: Iridaceae Genus: Patersonia Species: occidentalis Main Flower Colour: Blue

Silky Purple Flag or Native Iris

Member - John and Val — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:13:00 GMT

Tufted perennial with narrow, linear leaves to about 20 cm long that arise from an underground rhizome. The three-petalled flowers are on stems that are shorter than the leaves. Flowers are about 3cm across, deep blue or purple (occasionally white) and usually occur in spring and summer. Before opening, the flowers are enclosed in two large papery bracts. Each flower only opens for only a single day although new flowers are produced over an extended period. The flowers may close before noon in hot, sunny weather.
Family: Iridaceae Genus: Patersonia Species: sericea Main Flower Colour: Purple