Flower ID: IMG_0967.JPG-05-28-2022 Flower name (scientific): Iris variegata Linnaeus PY: 1753. Pronunciation guide: (phonetic spelling) EYE-riss vair-ee-ah-GAY-ta Flower name (common): Hungarian Iris Family name (common): Iris Family name (scientific): Iridaceae Scientific name origin: Genus: From the Greeek iris. In Greek mythology iris was the goddess who served as the messenger of the gods, and who took the form of a rainbow. A reference to the many colors displayed by a number of the species in this genus. Specific epithet: Referring to the variegated pattern on the flowers. Common name origin: This species is native to Hungary and southern Europe and presumably acquired its common name from this geographic habitat. Flower description: Size: 3.0 to 4.0 inches (7.6 to 10 cm) Petal count: 3 Color: yellow Other: flower arrangement, None Plant description: Size: 12 to 36 inches (30 to 91 cm) Stem hairy: Other: Leaf description: attachment is basal, type is simple Size: Color: Hairy: Other: Shape: leaf, linear Origin (native, introduced, invasive): Introduced Status (common, uncommon, threatened, rare): Uncommon Bloom time (typical): May to June Cycle (annual, biennial, perennial): Perennial Habitat: Woodlands, forest margins, streambanks, cultivated, moist, sun. Fruit: Seed: Importance to wildlife: Similar species (if any): Ethnobotany: Latitude: 44.800370 Longitude: -91.515250 Altitude: 247.00 Distribution: In Wisconsin: In US: (IL, MA) Click here for distribution map In Canada: References: Synonym(s): Basionym: na Homotypic Synonym(s): Heterotypic Synonym(s): Autonym:Iris variegata var. variegata (The other infraspecific is Iris variegata var. reginae (Horvat & M. D. Horvat) T. Hall which has not been recorded from North America.) Wetland Status (NC): Not listed Wetland Status (MW): Not listed