Bearded Iris of the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden

Photographed by Ken Walker


Bearded iris are native to Europe and Asia. In Europe, they have been cultivated since at least the Middle Ages.
Inner Vision
 Inner Vision is a modern tall bearded hybrid. The wide ruffled petals of this iris are typical of modern trends in breading tall bearded iris.
Photo: Ken Walker, 28 May 2000, Sony DSC-D700, 1/1200 sec. F5.6
Iris chamaeiris
 Iris chamaeiris, synonyms: Iris lutesens and others. Native to Spain, France and Italy.
Photo: Ken Walker, 30 May 1999, Sony DSC-D700, 1/180 sec. F3.7
Iris germanica florintina
 Iris germanica florintina, synonym: Iris florintina. Probably an ancent hybrid of species native to the Mediteranean. This plant is the original source of orris root used in the perfume industry.
Photo: Ken Walker, 2 May 1999, Sony DSC-D700, 1/1200 sec. F2.8
Iris pallida cengialtii
 Iris pallida cengialtii, synonym: Iris cengialtii. Native to the southern Alps.
Photo: Ken Walker, 2 May 1999, Sony DSC-D700, 1/360 sec. F2.8
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