Iris Family (Noun)
Meaning
Large family of usually perennial geophytic herbs with rhizomes or corms or bulbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The iris family consists of a wide variety of species that can be grown in a range of conditions.
- In horticulture, the iris family is known for its diverse range of species, with flowers that can bloom at any time of year.
- One characteristic common to many plants in the iris family is their storage of energy and nutrients in modified underground stems called rhizomes or corms.
- Tiger flowers are another notable group within the iris family, recognizable for their spotted and mottled flowers in vibrant shades.
- Due to its varied membership, the iris family encompasses species ranging in form from corms like those of the Pacific coast iris, to cespitose growth as seen in Gladiolus species.