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Sweet iris

Iris pallida

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (15 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇳 India 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Mantodea (Mantodea)
Family
Eremiaphilidae
Genus
Iris
Species
Iris pallida (Sweet iris)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lirio pálido
French Iris pâle
German Blassviolette Schwertlilie

Similar Species in Iris

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Algerian Iris
Iris unguicularis
Not Evaluated
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Arctic blue flag
Iris setosa
Not Evaluated
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Asshafa Iris
Iris atrofusca
Near Threatened
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Beaked Iris
Iris ensata
Not Evaluated
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Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
Not Evaluated
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Belamcanda
Iris domestica
Not Evaluated
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Black Iris
Iris nigricans
Vulnerable
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Blood Iris
Iris sanguinea
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweet iris?
The scientific name of Sweet iris is Iris pallida. It belongs to the genus Iris.
Where does Sweet iris live?
Sweet iris is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (15 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, India.
What family does Sweet iris belong to?
Sweet iris (Iris pallida) belongs to the genus Iris, which is part of the taxonomic family Eremiaphilidae.
What kingdom does Sweet iris belong to?
Sweet iris (Iris pallida) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Sweet iris?
The closest relatives of Sweet iris in the genus Iris include Algerian Iris, Arctic blue flag, Asshafa Iris, Beaked Iris, Bearded Iris.

Native Range — 18 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 🐾
butterfly-flower
Iris japonica
NE 🐾
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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