COMMON NAME
dwarf lake iris
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Iris lacustris
ALSO KNOWN AS
Lake Iris
Plant family
Iris (Iridaceae)
Plant group
Wildflowers and Herbs
The dwarf lake iris is a perennial plant, native to the Great Lakes region, and threatened species at the federal and state level. It is a short plant, often forming a thick mat.
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OBSERVATIONS
Identification hints
This plant has long fan-like green leaves with an unmistakable purple flower. Often grows in boreal forest habitat.
Did you know?
It is similar in form to Iris cristata but is chromosomally different and smaller.
DISTRIBUTION IN TH U.S.
Michigan
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Wisconsin
HABITAT
Boreal forest in open areas
ATTRIBUTES
Leaves
Short, flat, lance-shaped leaves
Flowers
Bluish purple with 3 petals and 3 sepals
Fruits
Roundly triangular seed capsules containing dark brown seeds
Bloom Time
Late May to early June
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