Iridaceae Wildflowershttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/iridaceae/rss/iridaceaeA wildflower is a flower that grows in the wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. Use this database to help you find and identify Australia's abundant Wildflowers.en-auCopyright 2001 - 2024 I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd1440https://cdn.exploroz.com/exploroz/images/logo.pngExplorOz Logohttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/iridaceae/rss/iridaceaeMorning Flaghttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/683+morning-flaghttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/683+morning-flag<a href="https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/683+morning-flag"><img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/GalleryTag_W683__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> Orthrosanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae, first described as a genus in 1827. It native to Australia, Mexico, Central and South America. The genus name is derived from the Greek words orthros, meaning "morning", and anthos, meaning "flower". They are known commonly as morning irises. These are rhizomatous perennial herbs. The linear to sword-shaped leaves are arranged in a layered fan. The flowers are usually blue, except in one white-flowered species. This genus is closely related to the genus Libertia. The flowers are very similar, but Libertia flowers are usually white.<br /> Family: Iridaceae &nbsp; Genus: Orthrosanthus &nbsp; Species: multiflorus &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: Blue<br />Stephen L (Clare) SASat, 06 Jun 2015 16:48:00 GMTNative Irishttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/254+native-irishttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/254+native-iris<a href="https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/254+native-iris"><img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/GalleryTag_W254__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> Small tufted perennial with long strap-like leaves. <br /> Family: Iridaceae &nbsp; Genus: Patersonia &nbsp; Species: inaequalis &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: White<br />Member - John and ValWed, 19 Nov 2014 06:13:00 GMTNative Irishttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/253+native-irishttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/253+native-iris<a href="https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/253+native-iris"><img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/GalleryTag_W253__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> Tufted perennial with long strap like leaves. Spreads by rhizomes. Flower stems shorter than the leaves. Flowers purple/blue with 3 large petals. Growing in sandy soil.<br /> Family: Iridaceae &nbsp; Genus: Patersonia &nbsp; Species: occidentalis &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: Blue<br />Member - John and ValMon, 15 Dec 2014 17:37:00 GMTSilky Purple Flag or Native Irishttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/247+silky-purple-flag-or-native-irishttps://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/247+silky-purple-flag-or-native-iris<a href="https://www.exploroz.com/wildflowers/247+silky-purple-flag-or-native-iris"><img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/GalleryTag_W247__TN130.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="5" /></a> Tufted perennial with narrow, linear leaves to about 20 cm long that arise from an underground rhizome. The three-petalled flowers are on stems that are shorter than the leaves. Flowers are about 3cm across, deep blue or purple (occasionally white) and usually occur in spring and summer. Before opening, the flowers are enclosed in two large papery bracts. Each flower only opens for only a single day although new flowers are produced over an extended period. The flowers may close before noon in hot, sunny weather.<br /> Family: Iridaceae &nbsp; Genus: Patersonia &nbsp; Species: sericea &nbsp; Main Flower Colour: Purple<br />Member - John and ValWed, 19 Nov 2014 06:13:00 GMT