Colorful of Dutch Iris in the Yards – Nature 63

Our state of Louisiana has 5 species Iris as native flowers. These species could be seen in many places across the state.

Image 1- Colorful of a Dutch Iris flower

Plenty of Iris flowers both native and “imported” to our state may be found around ditches, along edges of ponds or river, and moist or fertile places during Spring seasons.

The well known 5 species of Iris in our areas are:

- Iris giganticaerulea.
- Iris hexagona.
- Iris nelsonii.
- Iris brevicaulis and Iris fulva.

Image 2- Rain drops on the flower’s surfaces

Dutch Iris with scientific name, Iris Hollandica is a hybrid species by combining European Species (Iris xiphium) and North African species (Iris tingitana).

Iris xiphium is native to Spain and Portugal, while Iris tingitana is native to Morocco and Algeria.

The Dutch firm called as “Van Tubergen” had distributed the crossed breeding Iris flowers to North America around 19^th century, a long time ago.

Image 3- Lovely colorful flower’s petals

Have you seen this colorful Iris in nature?

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