Iris missouriensis - not a PCN
RMTURLEY@aol.com wrote:
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> Linda Mann wrote:
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> << Have we discussed I. missouriensis? I wasn't paying attention if we did,
> but now that I have it, what do I do with it? >>
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> Clarence:
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> I see some references listing I. missouriensis as a Pacific Coast Iris and is
> also reported to breed with Louisianas. Is this a "missing link" in North
> American Iris.
Robert - according to the WORLD OF IRISES, I. missouriensis is part of
the LONGIPETALAE family, and is similar to the ENSATAE. This is called
the "ROCKY MOUNTAIN IRIS".
The PCN's include the following species - bracteata, chrysophylla,
douglasiana, fernaldii, hartwegii, innominata, macrosiphon, munzii,
purdyi, tenax, tenuissima.
I can be quite sure that a PCN is not able to breed with a Louisiana, or
i think I. missouriensis. Hope this helps.
Dennis Stoneburner - building character transplanting Louisianas today...
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> Robert Turley
> LaBelle, FL
