Taxon

Iris pseudacorus

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Common name: Geel iris, Lever, Water flag, Yellow flag iris
Family: Iridaceae (Iris)
Distribution: Africa, Asia, Europe
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Black list: Listed NEMBA Category 1 Invasive - Must be destroyed/removed by law.
Life form: Geophyte (bulb, corm or tuber - seasonally dormant)
Comments: Its specific epithet, meaning "false acorus," refers to the similarity of its leaves to those of Acorus calamus, as they have a prominently veined mid-rib and sword-like shape. Large stands in western Scotland form a very important feeding and breeding habitat for the endangered corn crake.
Links: Invasive Species South Africa • iSpot • IUCN • Wikipedia

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