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butterfly-flower

Iris japonica

Not Evaluated
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The Butterfly-flower (Iris japonica) is a species in the genus Iris. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Portugal, Switzerland), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan

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Algerian Iris
Iris unguicularis
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Arctic blue flag
Iris setosa
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Asshafa Iris
Iris atrofusca
Near Threatened
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Beaked Iris
Iris ensata
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Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
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Belamcanda
Iris domestica
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Black Iris
Iris nigricans
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Blood Iris
Iris sanguinea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of butterfly-flower?
The scientific name of butterfly-flower is Iris japonica. It belongs to the genus Iris.
Where does butterfly-flower live?
butterfly-flower is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Portugal, Switzerland), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, India, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Switzerland, Taiwan.
What family does butterfly-flower belong to?
butterfly-flower (Iris japonica) belongs to the genus Iris, which is part of the taxonomic family Eremiaphilidae.
What kingdom does butterfly-flower belong to?
butterfly-flower (Iris japonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of butterfly-flower?
The closest relatives of butterfly-flower in the genus Iris include Algerian Iris, Arctic blue flag, Asshafa Iris, Beaked Iris, Bearded Iris.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Iris — 20 Species

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Algerian Iris
Iris unguicularis
NE 🐾
Arctic blue flag
Iris setosa
NE 🐾
Asshafa Iris
Iris atrofusca
NT 🐾
Beaked Iris
Iris ensata
NE 🐾
Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
NE 🐾
Belamcanda
Iris domestica
NE 🐾
Black Iris
Iris nigricans
VU 🐾
Blood Iris
Iris sanguinea
NE 🐾
Blue Flag
Iris versicolor
NE 🐾
Blue Flag
Iris virginica
LC 🐾
Blue Iris
Iris spuria
VU
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butterfly-flower
Iris japonica
NE
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Canada beach-head iris
Iris hookeri
NE 🐾
Coastal Iris
Iris atropurpurea
CR 🐾
Dot-Winged Mantis
Iris polystictica
DD 🐾
Dwarf iris
Iris pumila
NE 🐾
dwarf lake iris
Iris lacustris
NT 🐾
Flag Iris
Iris pseudacorus
LC 🐾
Gargano Iris
Iris bicapitata
LC 🐾
Gilboa Iris
Iris haynei
VU
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