Latin name: Iris pseudacorus L.
  Pronunciation: EYE-ris soo-da-KOR-us

  Common name: Yellow flag
  Family: Iridaceae (Iris)
  Habitat: Occasional garden escape in wet places,
  Ventura County north, native to Meditteranean

  Blooming period: April to May
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Iris  2) pseudacorus
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