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Joniris biglumis (Vahl) Klatt | |
Iris biglumis is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Iris and in the Oncocyclus section. It is
Description edit
Botanical Name: Iris biglumis (added by D. Kramb, 30-NOV-03)
Botanical Synonyms:
Iris lactea (D. Kramb, 14-SEP-04)
Iris lactea (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
Classification:
Eremiris - Haloiris Doronkin (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
Common Names:
N/A
Chromosome Count:
2n=40 (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
General Description:
See the entry for Iris lactea (D. Kramb, 14-SEP-04)
Average height with peduncles of different lengths (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
Distinguishing Features:
Lower leaf flowerstalk (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
Preferred Habitat:
Open locations (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
Hardiness:
Zone 1-10, reguires not very damp places (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
Native Range:
Russia (Siberia), China and Mongolia. (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
Status in the Wild:
Unknown (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
Commercial Availability:
Rare (Michael Chernousov, 19-MAR-13)
Sources Cited:
Info entered on 14-SEP-04 comes from the SIGNA Checklist of Iris Species. (D. Kramb, 14-SEP-04)
Additional Comments:
This species is now considered to be a synonym for Iris lactea. (D. Kramb, 14-SEP-04)[1]
Biochemistry edit
As most irises are diploid, having two sets of chromosomes. This can be used to identify hybrids and classification of groupings.[2] It has a chromosome count of 2n=20.
Taxonomy edit
Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 149 1805.[3]
Enumeratio Plantarum[4]
Martin (Henrichsen) Vahl,(1749-1804)
Distribution and habitat edit
It is native to temperate Asia.[5]
Range edit
It is found in Jordan and Israel
Habitat edit
Toxicity edit
Like many other irises, most parts of the plant are poisonous (rhizome and leaves), and if mistakenly ingested can cause stomach pains and vomiting. Also, handling the plant may cause a skin irritation or an allergic reaction.[6]
References edit
- ^ Chernousov, Michael. "Iris biglumis". www.signa.org (The Species Iris Group of North America ). Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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Plantlistwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Iris biglumis Vahl, Enum. Pl. [Vahl] ii. 149 (1805)". ipni.org. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
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grinwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ David G Spoerke and Susan C. SmolinskeToxicity of Houseplants, p. 236, at Google Books
Other sources edit
External links edit
Data related to Iris biglumis at Wikispecies