Iris purdyi

Iris purdyi

''Iris purdyi'' is a species of iris known by the common name Purdy's iris, named after Carl Purdy. It is found in the redwood forests of California and into southern Oregon, and hence is also known as the redwood iris. The plant flowers from April to June.
Redwoods iris  Geotagged,Iris purdyi,Spring,United States

Status

While once common, disturbance caused by logging and opening up new highways has allowed other species to move in, in particular ''I. douglasiana'' and ''I. macrosiphon'', and the resulting hybrids are abundant.

Uses

Traditional uses by native Americans were as a source of fibre to make rope, using the outside fibres from each leaf. The leaves can also be used to make a light tan paper.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyIridaceae
GenusIris
SpeciesI. purdyi