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Subgenus Xiphium is a subgenus of Iris. If considered a separate genus from Iris, it is known as genus Xiphion. The Latin specific epithet Xiphium refers to the Greek word for sword xiphos. [1] All species in this subgenus are true bulbs, and are native to southwest Europe (southern Spain, Portugal and southern France) and northern Africa. [2]
Beardless rhizomatous irises It has been generally divided into 2 sections, 'Limniris', which is further divided down to about 16 series and 'Lophiris' (also known as 'Evansias' or crested iris. [ 1 ]
Iris × hollandica, commonly known as the Dutch iris, is a hybrid iris developed from species native to Portugal, Spain and North Africa [1] (Iris tingitana × Iris xiphium). [2] Two varieties of Iris xiphium (var. praecox) from Spain and (var. lusitanica) from Portugal, were crossed with Iris tingitana (from North Africa).
This is a list of the bird species recorded in the Netherlands. The avifauna of the Netherlands included a total of 570 species documented in the wild through October 2024 according to Checklist of Dutch Bird Species with supplemental additions from Avibase. The checklist "incorporates all decisions by the Dutch rarities committee 'Commissie ...
Iris xiphium, commonly known as the Spanish iris, is an iris native to Spain and Portugal. It has also been found in Corsica, South West France, southern Italy, Algeria and Tunisia. [2] This species is also known as the small bulbous-rooted iris or xiphium iris. It was first illustrated in 'Flowers of the Mediterranean' in 1965. [2]
Birds of the World is a subscription-access database that aims to describe comprehensive life history information on birds.This includes: [1] Species accounts . Details on taxonomy, habitat, breeding, diet, and behaviors
In this list of birds by common name 11,278 extant and recently extinct (since 1500) bird species are recognised. [1] Species marked with a "†" are extinct. Contents
Iris foetidissima L. – Stinking iris, Gladwin iris, stinking gladwin, gladdon, roast-beef plant; Series Hexagonae (known as the Louisiana irises) Iris brevicaulis Raf. – Zigzag iris; Iris fulva Ker-Gawl. – Copper iris; Iris giganticaerulea – Giant blue iris, giant blue flag; Iris hexagona Walt. – Dixie iris; Iris nelsonii Randolph ...