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Wild Iris ( Iris missouriensis) Cuchara Valley, CO Iris missouriensis,Rocky Mountain iris,wild iris in Rocky Mts Click/tap to enlarge

Wild Iris ( Iris missouriensis)

Cuchara Valley, CO

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''Iris missouriensis'' is a hardy flowering rhizomatous species of the genus Iris, in the family Iridaceae. Its common names include western blue flag, Rocky Mountain iris, and Missouri flag.

It is native to western North America. Its distribution is varied; it grows at high elevations in mountains and alpine meadows and all the way down to sea level in coastal hills.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Slowbutsteady
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Uploaded Aug 20, 2023.