Bowltube Iris
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Bowltube Iris
Iris macrosiphon
The Bowltube Iris is a beautiful flower with long, slender petals that can be purple, blue, or white. It blooms in spring and adds lovely colors to gardens and meadows.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Bowltube Iris has striking deep blue-purple flowers with a distinctive bowl-like shape and prominent yellow or white signals on its falls. Its long, slender green leaves grow in elegant clumps, standing tall among other plants.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyIridaceaeGenusIris
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it's lovely, eating any part of this plant can give you an upset tummy!
Iris means "rainbow" in Greek, a nod to the many colors found in iris flowers!
Its seeds have a tiny fatty bump that attracts hungry ants to carry them away!
Some cultures believe iris flowers symbolize royalty, hope, or even wisdom.
Special abilities
Ability
Nectar Deep Dive
The Bowltube Iris has a long, slender floral tube that hides sweet nectar, ensuring only long-tongued pollinators can reach it.
Ability
Underground Spreader
Bowltube Iris spreads via thick underground stems called rhizomes, helping it form new plants and survive dry conditions.
Ability
Pollinator Landing Strip
Bright yellow markings on its lower petals act as 'landing strips,' guiding thirsty bees and butterflies straight to the nectar.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 7-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Gathers nectar and pollen, aiding in plant reproduction.
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar, transferring pollen between plants.
eats
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Deer occasionally browse on its leaves, especially when young.
depends on
Silky Ant
Formica fusca
Ants collect elaiosome-rich seeds, helping the plant spread.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Bowltube Iris?
20-60 cm
How wide does Bowltube Iris spread?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Bowltube Iris?
7-10 cm
When does Bowltube Iris bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Bowltube Iris edible?
No
Is Bowltube Iris toxic?
Mild
What is Bowltube Iris's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Bowltube Iris pollinated?
Insect
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