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	Iris (plant) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Iris is a genus of flowering plants with showy flowers which takes its name from the Latin word for rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species as well as countless garden cultivars.
		Iris foetidissima, the Fetid Iris, gladdon or roastbeef plant, the Xyris or stinking gladdon of Gerard, is a native of England south of Durham and also of Ireland, southern Europe and North Africa.
		Iris germanica of central Europe, "the most common purple Fleur de Luce" of Ray, is the large common blue iris of gardens, the bearded iris or fleur de luce and probably the Illyrian iris of the ancients.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iris_(plant) (1906 words)

	Douglas Iris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Douglas Iris, Iris douglasiana, is a common and attractive wildflower of the coastal regions of Northern and Central California and southern Oregon.
		It is most common in grasslands near the coasts; it is regarded as a noxious weed in pastures, because it forms clumps that inhibit other vegetation, and its leaves are bitter and unpalatable to cattle.
		This is a typical beardless Iris of subgenus Limniris, series Californicae, growing from a rhizome that is typically under a centimetre in diameter.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Douglas_Iris (253 words)

	Iris Plant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Iris is a genus of flowering plants with showy flowers ranging in colour from gold or yellow to white, blue, lavender and purple.
		The iris flower is of special interest as an example of the relation between flowering plants and pollenating insects.
		Iris pseudacorus, the yellow flag or iris, is common in Britain on river-banks, and in marshes and ditches.
	www.wikiverse.org /iris-plant (1534 words)

	Douglas Iris -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Douglas Iris, Iris douglasiana, is a common and attractive (Wild or uncultivated flowering plant) wildflower of the coastal regions of Northern and Central (A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes) California and southern (A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific) Oregon.
		The Douglas Iris grows mainly at lower elevations, below 100 metres, though it is occasionally found at heights of up to 1000 metres.
		The Douglas Iris hybridises freely with several other species; its natural hybrid with (Click link for more info and facts about I. innominata) I.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/do/douglas_iris.htm (218 words)

	Douglas Iris- Wildflowers - Presidio of San Francisco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Iris is the Greek goddess of the rainbow.
		Douglas Iris, also called lavendel, has leathery, dark green, grass-like leaves that sprout from a snake-like root called a rhizome.
		Douglas Iris is known to be one of the most important sources of rope and basket-making fiber in northern California for a large number of tribes.
	www.nps.gov /goga/prsf/nathist1/wildflowers/blues/douglas_iris.htm (177 words)

	Wild Iris
		cristata (crested iris); I. douglasiana (Douglas iris, mountain iris); I. verna (vernal iris); I. versicolor (blue flag iris) Wild irises are perennials that grow in swamps, wet meadows and moist woods throughout North America.
		The crested iris is a dwarf species, growing primarily in the southeastern United States, with 2-inch-wide purple or white flowers that have a conspicuous, fringed white crest.
		The most familiar wild iris, the blue flag is, unlike its tiny relatives, a robust plant 2 to 3 feet tall, similar to the cultivated iris.
	www.holoweb.com /cannon/wildiris.htm (646 words)

	Douglas Iris, (Iris douglasiana) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		When Douglas iris is found farther inland, it is usually because it has crossed with other local iris species, better adapted to less exposed, shady habitats.
		Iris douglasiana is widely used in the nursery trade, both as
		Douglas Iris on a coastal bluff near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, California
	www.pacificcoastiris.org /douglas.html (371 words)

	Iris genus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Iris missouriensis grows in montane areas, usually in moist sites, but I. douglasiana occurs more in open fields and along the coast, generally in areas that are not wet.
		Iris plants may be hand dug and the roots exposed in the sun to dry.
		Iris may also be chemically controlled with spot applications of 2,4-D. Application rate should be 2-4 lbs ae 2,4-D per 100 gallons of water.
	www.cdfa.ca.gov /phpps/ipc/weedinfo/iris.htm (1083 words)

	DCQ SE2001: Native Irises
		Iris douglasiana and Iris longipetala were named and described by William Herbert (1778-1841) in the "California Supplement" to Sir William Hooker and Walker Arnott's "The Botany of Captain Beechey's Voyage," which was published in 1841.
		Iris douglasiana is a fairly common species in undeveloped areas along the Pacific Coast from the Coos Bay region of southwestern Oregon to the vicinity of Point Arguello in Santa Barbara County.
		In general, the basic color of the sepals, petals and the style branches of this species ranges from deep dark purple to white, and the lower central part of the sepals have a yellow or white (or both yellow and white) patch that is patterned with dark to light veins.
	www.ventanawild.org /news/se01/irises.html (1546 words)

	Eyepass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Iris recognition technology identifies people by the unique patterns of the iris - the colored ring around the pupil of the eye.
		Iris recognition is the highest accuracy, single-factor identification method in the world, and can be used for physical access security, information security and in a variety of walk-up applications.
		Iris recognition technology is the most accurate, scalable, stable, fast and non-invasive biometric technology in the world.
	www.eyeticket.com /press/61301.html (513 words)

	Aquarium of the Pacific (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Douglas iris, called the Pacific Coast iris, is one of three species of the genus Iris native to the west coast of North America.
		This iris is typically 30-46 cm (12-18 in) tall with a spread of 30-60 cm (12-24 in) across.
		The Douglas iris was first collected near Monterey, California by the Scottish botanist and explorer David Douglas who also discovered and gave his name to the Douglas fir.
	www.aquariumofpacific.org /ANIMAL_DATABASE/ADBprint.asp?id=141 (700 words)

	CHUS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This abrupt termination of the Foundation is due to the failure of recent negotiations between Brett Douglas, Iris Chang’s husband, and the Foundation.
		Douglas, executor of the Iris Chang Estate, has refused to grant the right for the Foundation to use Iris Chang’s name.
		In late November 2004, a six-member committee was formed and was authorized by the boards of ACPSS and CHUS to draft the by-laws of the Foundation.
	instructional1.calstatela.edu /pyao/chus (915 words)

	Fraser's Thimble Farms - Perennials - Iris
		The native Iris in this group, with the exception of I. setosa, all have grass-like, strap shaped leaves and prefer to be moist in winter and spring (not wet) and drier in summer.
		Z This little Himalayan Iris has flowers ranging from mid violet-blue to dark blue or reddish purple, with a large white, violet veined patch on the falls.
		A rare dwarf juno iris with silvery lilac flowers with a darker violet blue blade and a crest of vivid yellow.
	www.thimblefarms.com /13pren.html (879 words)

	Plant Field Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Douglas iris can be found in shady, moist areas and on serpentine outcrops
		The Douglas iris is known to be one of the most important sources of rope and basket-making fiber in northern California and has been used by a large number of tribes.
		Coast Miwok have used Douglas iris to make a tea that induces vomiting.
	nps.gov /goga/parklabs/library/plantguide/blue-violet/douglasiris.htm (170 words)

	Articles - Iris (plant) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The beautiful Japanese Iris laevigator (Rabbitear Iris) is of comparatively modern introduction, and though of a distinct type h equally beautiful with the better-known species.
		This iris has been placed on 'noxious weed'; lists in some parts of the world for its invasive habits in wetland situations.
		Iris reticulata and Iris persica, both of which are fragrant, are also great favourites with florists.
	www.afinest.com /articles/Iris_(plant) (1953 words)

	Going beardless / Not every iris needs to be a fancy flower
		Because of these preferences, Douglas irises are the flower of choice to naturalize under garden pines and oaks, where needles and leaves contribute to the acid condition they like.
		Douglas irises can easily be purchased as cultivated plants from local nurseries.
		Filtered shade is necessary where it is excessively hot, but their adaptation to cultivated gardens is surprisingly wide where soil, fertilizer and water are sufficient.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/03/06/HOG3E5CJM91.DTL (843 words)

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		The iris pen scanner says that it needs a USB port and CD drive.Unfortunately, they failed to mention that most USB drives do not have enough power to run the Iris pen's scanner.I tried 2 computers and called technical support 3 times.Each time it was the same story...
		The names ''Iris beecheyana'' and ''I. watsoniana'' have also been used for this plant, but ''Iris douglasiana'' has precedence.The Douglas Iris grows mainly at lower elevations, below 100 metres, though it is occasionally found at heights of up to 1000 metres.
		The Douglas Iris hybridises freely with several other species; its natural hybrid with ''Iris innominataI. innominata'' has been designated as ''Iris ×thompsonii'' (R. Foster), and the garden hybrid with the same species as ''Iris ×aureonympha'' (E. English).
	eatidesaperi.seesaa.net (2578 words)

	Travis Semmes: Native Guide County home to three native species of iris April 18, 2002
		Iris macrosiphon starts at about Santa Cruz County and continues north on the eastern side of the coastal ranges.
		Iris macrosiphon is much more common below 3,300 feet on the eastern side of our mountain range, growing on open and partly shady slopes.
		Iris longipetala prefers moist open places below 2,000 feet and is found on both sides of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
	santacruzsentinel.com /archive/2002/April/18/style/stories/10style.htm (931 words)

	Iris douglasiana
		Iris douglasiana (Iridaceae) was first collected near Monterey, California by the Scottish botanist and explorer David Douglas.
		Douglas iris grows on coastal bluffs or open grassy hillsides near the ocean from Santa Barbara, California to central Oregon.
		Ranchers consider it a noxious weed because it is unpalatable to livestock and in grazing land, can form large clumps (the largest of which may be hundreds of years old).
	www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org /education/iris.php (231 words)

	Wildflower Hotline
		There are magnificent displays of Douglas’ Iris in many parts of the gardens.
		For example, Indian painbrush (Castilleja ambigua) and Douglas’ wallflowers (Erysimum capitatum) are blooming near the Chilao Visitor Center in April for the first time in at least twenty years.
		There are abundant displays of Douglas’ iris and coast iris (Iris longipetala).
	www.theodorepayne.org /hotline/hotline042304.html (1621 words)

	bip-hop
		Iris has also compiled an airplane channel for Swiss Air and appeared on Sky TV, BBC World/News 24 and Arte.
		In her second incarnation as a photographer, Iris has been published by magazines such as The Wire, The Face, Muzik, Marie Claire, Spex (Germany), and others.
		It is also a recording label, and both the club and label are run by Douglas Benford AKA the artist si-cut.db and Iris Garrelfs AKA the artist Bit Tonic.
	www.pandemoniumrecords.com /bip-hop/webzine/sprawl.htm (3216 words)

	Iris Hill Winery - Welcome
		Iris Hill Winery is a family-owned operation, concentrating on producing small quantities of hand-crafted, award-winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay.
		Proprietors, Richard Boyles and Pamela Frye, are responsible for establishing Iris Hill.
		As our name suggests, each May the hillside meadows and woodland edges surrounding the vineyard yield a profusion of wild Douglas Iris in hues of blue, purple, violet and lavender.
	www.iris-hill.com (324 words)

	Plant Profile for Iris (iris) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Iris L. See county distributions for the following states by clicking on them below or on the map.
		Iris L. View 27 genera in Iridaceae or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
		Iris L. View taxonomic account from Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) for ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number 43191.
	plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=IRIS (228 words)

	Berkeley Botanical Garden: Douglas iris (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Douglas Iris of the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden
		Iris douglasiana, also known as the Douglas iris or the Coast iris, is a major contributer to the gene pool of the Pacific coast hybrids.
		However, the iris photographs on this page that I have taken are not copyrighted.
	home.pacbell.net /kenww/bbg_iris/bbg_pacific_coast/BBG_douglasiana/bbg_douglasiana.html (227 words)

	Particularly Irises
		There are about 300 species in the Iris genus; perennials found in a wide range of habitats in the Northern Hemisphere.
		The generic Iris is from the Greek for “rainbow,” and refers to the variegated colors of the flowers.
		Irises are not reluctant to hybridize, which explains their popularity among those botanical Van Goghs creating new masterpieces.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/wildflowers_north_america/97221 (419 words)

	Iris douglasiana Douglas Iris.
		It is not happy here when the winters are cold and the soil lean.
		Iris douglasiana tolerates full sun, sand, clay, serpentine, seasonal flooding,and deer.
		Iris douglasiana's foliage color is Green, and type is Evergreen.
	www.laspilitas.com /plants/352.htm (220 words)

	Iris Species Database
		This is a vigorous, highly successful iris, common and widespread in coastal areas.
		Most information added on 02-JAN-04 comes from the Pacific Coast Native Iris Club web site.
		Contact us for permission to use material from this database.
	www.badbear.com /signa/signa.pl?Iris-douglasiana (169 words)

	Iris, Pacific Northwest Native Iris, Flag, Fleur-de-lis Catalog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It is a grass iris, which prefers good drainage and part to full sun situations.
		It is a good iris for the sunny rock garden or the warm grassy meadow.
		This fine Iris is found mainly East of the Cascades in dry, sunny climates.
	www.nwplants.com /plants/perennials/iris (1135 words)

	Dallas' Douglas iris winner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		They settled on Douglas iris as a good one to start with, and to my delight, they said they would send me a couple when transplanting time came around.
		It was so tiny that I had to make a show vase from a test tube, set in a stained block of white pine 2 x 4.
		That first Douglas iris was placed in a bed with the house about 10 feet behind it to the south, and a young pecan tree to the northwest.
	www.pacificcoastiris.org /Dallas.html (317 words)

	ITIS Standard Report Page: Iris (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Iris innominata Henderson -- Del Norte County iris
		Iris pseudacorus L. -- paleyellow iris, yellow flag
		Iris spuria L. -- seashore iris, wild iris
	www.itis.usda.gov /servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=43191 (125 words)

	Henry Evans, Printmaker
		The California poppy and the Douglas iris obligingly grow together in many places, so it was not difficult to find them in close proximity.
		A bit more difficult, perhaps, was being able to see their individual forms and show their simultaneous togetherness.
		The California poppy is easily the best known and best loved of all the California wildflowers, and the Douglas iris must be a close second.
	www.henryevans.com /poppies.html (428 words)

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