Specimen Information

Iris pseudacorus
Iris pseudacorus
(yellow iris)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1418334
GroupPlants
GenusIris
Speciespseudacorus
Common Nameyellow iris
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Localitymarsh into Anacostia River at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
HUC8 Number02070010
HUC10 NameAnacostia River
HUC10 Number0207001002
HUC12 NameLower Anacostia River
HUC12 Number020700100204
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month8
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | planted ornamental
Statusestablished
CommentsTentative ID based on fruit and seed. Propagating to determine flower color.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierIan Pfingsten
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year ClassFruit
Photo
Iris pseudacorus
Iris pseudacorus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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