Family Iridaceae Juss., nom. cons.


Summary
Family number:
584
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Kind of family:
Monocotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
79
Type genus:
Iris L.

Synonyms


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References:
  1. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation Appendix 2:A2-4.
  2. Goldblatt, P. et al. 2008. Iridaceae ‘Out of Australasia’? Phylogeny, biogeography, and divergence time based on plastid DNA sequences. Syst. Bot. 33:495-508. www.aspt.net/systematic-botany
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=584. Accessed 13 October 2026.