Yellow Iris
Yellow Iris, Lancaster canal
Flower - folded upper petal
Fully open flower
Immature seed pods
Open pods - flattened seeds
Leaves
Iris pseudacorus
Yellow Flag
Iridaceae
May to August
It is found throughout the country.
See the BSBI distribution map for Yellow Iris
It grows in wet habitats in meadows, woods, marshes,
edges of lakes, ponds, streams, rivers and canals.
Yellow Iris is a striking, native. rhizomatous. perennial
herb, growing up to 1.5m.
The flowers are bright yellow, typically iris-like and up
to 10cm.
Leaves are broad and grass-like.
The seeds are flattened.
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Yellow Iris, Lancaster canal
Flower - folded upper petal
Fully open flower
Immature seed pods
Open pods - flattened seeds
Leaves
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