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Spanish Iris

Iris xiphium

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇲🇹 Malta 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Insecta (แมลง)

Mantodea (ตั๊กแตนตำข้าว)

Species

Iris xiphium (Spanish Iris)

Names in Other Languages

German spanische Iris

Portuguese Maios

Similar Species in Iris

Arctic blue flag

Near Threatened

Iris versicolor

Iris unguicularis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spanish Iris?

The scientific name of Spanish Iris is Iris xiphium. It belongs to the genus Iris.

What is the conservation status of Spanish Iris?

Spanish Iris (Iris xiphium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spanish Iris live?

Spanish Iris is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, France, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Spanish Iris belong to?

Spanish Iris (Iris xiphium) belongs to the genus Iris, which is part of the taxonomic family Eremiaphilidae.

Is Spanish Iris endangered?

No, Spanish Iris (Iris xiphium) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Spanish Iris belong to?

Spanish Iris (Iris xiphium) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Spanish Iris?

The closest relatives of Spanish Iris in the genus Iris include Arctic blue flag, Beaked Iris, Bearded Iris, Asshafa Iris, Blood Iris.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Iris — 20 Species

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Arctic blue flag

Iris versicolor

butterfly-flower

Iris atropurpurea

long-scape iris

Mediterranean Mantis

Yellowband iris

Iris orientalis

Iris chrysographes

Iris reticulata

Iris unguicularis

Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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