stinking iris

Iris foetidissima

Member of irises (genus Iris)
iris family (family Iridaceae)
monocots (class Liliopsida)
purple, cream in flowering plants

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• perianth pale yellow to brown, red-brown, or green, veined green or red-brown
• perianth tube 11–14 mm, constricted near ovary
• stem generally branched, 25–40 cm
• basal leaf 25–35 mm wide
• 2–4 cauline leaves, bract-like for at least ⅔ length, but also similar to basal especially near tip [huh?]
• lowest 2 bracts opposite
• sepals 3–5 cm, 18–20 mm wide, obovate
• petals 3–4 cm, 11–18 mm wide, narrowly obovate
• ovary triangular
• style branches 22–30 mm, crests 5–8 mm, stigmas 2-lobed
• rare; damp areas in light shade

Toxicity of flag, iris, snake lily (Iris spp.):
1 – Skin contact with these plants can cause symptoms ranging from redness, itching, and rash to painful blisters like skin burns.
3 – Ingestion of these plants is expected to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms that may cause illness but is not life-threatening.

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Chris’s observations: 2 (1 is research grade)

Locations:

• Sibley Volcanic RP
• Windy Hill OSP

Months:

• Aug.: 1
• Sep.: 0
• Oct.: 0
• Nov.: 0
• Dec.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora