The Iris Family: Natural History and Classification

by John Manning, Peter Goldblatt, John Manning

Irises and their relatives are lily-like plants related to the orchid and narcissus families, with whom they share a propensity for large, brightly colored, attractive flowers. Many have longlasting flowers-- Iris, Gladiolus , and Freesia are among the most important cut-flower crops in the world. The intricate flowers of the iris family are finely adapted for pollination by a variety of animals, including hummingbirds, sunbirds, beetles, butterflies,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881928976
• ISBN13: 9780881928976
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.8" x 11.2"