Iridaceae belongs to the order Asparagales. It is also known as Iris family.
The Iridaceae is a family of flowering plants found worldwide, especially in temperate and subtropical regions. Most members are perennial herbs with underground storage organs such as rhizomes, bulbs, or corms. They typically have narrow, sword-shaped leaves and striking, often colorful flowers with parts arranged in threes—three sepals, three petals, and three stamens. The ovary is usually inferior, and the fruit is a capsule containing numerous seeds.
A prominent commercial example is the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). Native to Southwest Asia, it’s cultivated for its vivid red stigmas, which are harvested and dried to produce saffron—the world’s most expensive spice by weight. Other well-known genera include Iris, Gladiolus, and Freesia, many of which are prized ornamentals in gardens and floral arrangements.
Total genera found for Iridaceae: 3
Total plants found for Iridaceae: 4
- 1) Crocus (Crop)
- 2) Freesia (Crop)
- 3) Iris (Crop)
- 4) Saffron