Sunday, May 27, 2012

Purdy's Iris - a beautiful inland cousin to Douglas Iris

Purdy's Iris, Iris purdyi, is found in Northern California coastal ranges. Emily Nelson found a beautiful blossom growing amidst poison oak on Mountain View Road.

 These California natives are found from Sonoma county north to Trinity county. What a treat to see these beauties. Thanks to Emily for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
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2 comments:

  1. RichardMay 30, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Lotsa info on Carl Purdy at http://www.mendocinomuseum.org/uploads/5/0/3/3/5033293/carl_purdy_education_guidebook_ed.pdf

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  2. Jeanne JacksonMay 31, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Thanks for the link, Richard. Sometimes it's a good idea to stop and think about who the plant was named after.

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