Whenever I indulge in guacamole made from a Hass avocado, I am reminded of its unlikely origin. In 1926, Rudolph Hass, a mail carrier in Pasadena, planted three avocado seeds in his avocado grove in ...

Iris species have long captivated researchers due to their remarkable phytochemical diversity and associated biological activities. Traditionally valued for their ornamental appeal and therapeutic ...

Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of Louisiana native iris species and, in particular, their hybrids. Their extraordinary beauty and reliability in the garden have made them ...

Five species, Iris brevicaulis, Iris fulva, Iris giganticaerulea, Iris hexagona and Iris nelsonii, are known as the Louisiana irises. Although Iris brevicaulis and Iris fulva are native to the ...

“New Iridaceae species are rarely found, and it is not often that a new species turns out to be so beautiful, ” says South African botanist Brian du Preez (29). South African botanist Brian du Preez ...

Iris is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants popular in many gardens. While one of the most recognizable groups of plants for many gardeners both expert and novice alike, there are some ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...