Iris Subg. Xiphium
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| Scientific name | Iris subg. Xiphium |
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| Rank | Subgenus |
| Higher classification | Irises |
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| ID | 3073635 |
About Iris Subg. Xiphium
Subgenus Xiphium is a subgenus of Iris. If considered a separate genus from Iris, it is known as genus Xiphion. The Latin specific epithet Xiphium refers to the Greek word for sword xiphos. All species in this subgenus are true bulbs, and are native to southwest Europe and northern Africa.
