Called “iris family” in GBIF
Iridaceae is a family of plants in order Asparagales, taking its name from the irises. It has a nearly global distribution, with 69 accepted genera with a total of about 2500 species. It includes a number of economically important cultivated plants, such as species of Freesia, Gladiolus, and Crocus, as well as the crop saffron.
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Crocus sativus
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Iris domestica
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With one plant each: Crocus (Saffron), Iris (Blackberry Lily), Lapeirousia (Lapeirousia anceps).
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