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Stinking iris

Iris foetidissima

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)
Class
Insecta (حشرات)
Order
Mantodea (فرس النبي)
Family
Eremiaphilidae
Genus
Iris
Species
Iris foetidissima (Stinking iris)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lírio-fétido
French iris gigot
German übelriechende Schwertlilie

Similar Species in Iris

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السوسن الاسود
Iris nigricans
Vulnerable
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سوسن بسمارك
Iris bismarckiana
Endangered
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سوسن جلعاد
Iris atrofusca
Near Threatened
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Beaked Iris
Iris ensata
Not Evaluated
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Blood Iris
Iris sanguinea
Not Evaluated
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Blue Flag
Iris versicolor
Not Evaluated
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Blue Flag
Iris virginica
Least Concern
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Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stinking iris?
The scientific name of Stinking iris is Iris foetidissima. It belongs to the genus Iris.
Where does Stinking iris live?
Stinking iris is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain.
What family does Stinking iris belong to?
Stinking iris (Iris foetidissima) belongs to the genus Iris, which is part of the taxonomic family Eremiaphilidae.
What kingdom does Stinking iris belong to?
Stinking iris (Iris foetidissima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Stinking iris?
The closest relatives of Stinking iris in the genus Iris include السوسن الاسود, سوسن بسمارك, سوسن جلعاد, Beaked Iris, Blood Iris.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Iris — 20 Species

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السوسن الاسود
Iris nigricans
VU 🐾
سوسن بسمارك
Iris bismarckiana
EN 🐾
سوسن جلعاد
Iris atrofusca
NT 🐾
Beaked Iris
Iris ensata
NE 🐾
Blood Iris
Iris sanguinea
NE 🐾
Blue Flag
Iris versicolor
NE 🐾
butterfly-flower
Iris japonica
NE 🐾
Blue Iris
Iris spuria
VU 🐾
netted iris
Iris reticulata
NE 🐾
Coastal Iris
Iris atropurpurea
CR 🐾
Salento Iris
Iris revoluta
CR 🐾
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
LC 🐾
Hungarian iris
Iris variegata
NE 🐾
long-scape iris
Iris delavayi
NE 🐾
robust iris
Iris robusta
NE 🐾
Blue Flag
Iris virginica
LC 🐾
Yellowband iris
Iris orientalis
NE 🐾
gold-vein iris
Iris chrysographes
NE 🐾
Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
NE 🐾
Arctic blue flag
Iris setosa
NE
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