Definition

1. Noun:
   • A bulbous Spanish iris with red-violet flowers: A type of iris plant, originating from Spain, that grows from a bulb and produces flowers in shades of red-violet.
   • A bulbous Spanish iris having blue flowers: A type of iris plant, originating from Spain, that grows from a bulb and produces blue flowers.

Usage

• The term "dutch iris" is used to refer to specific cultivated varieties of iris plants, often used in horticulture and gardening. It is a common name for these flowering plants.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She planted several dutch iris bulbs in the autumn for a spring bloom.
  • The garden's border was brightened by the striking blue of the dutch iris.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Classification: In gardening contexts, "dutch iris" often refers to hybrids derived from and related species, prized for their tall stems and variety of colors, used extensively in the cut flower industry.
  • Dutch iris cultivars are a favorite among florists for their long vase life.

Variants and Related Words

• Iris: The broader genus of flowering plants to which the dutch iris belongs.
• Bulbous iris: A general term for irises that grow from bulbs, as opposed to rhizomes.
• Spanish iris (): The species from which many dutch iris hybrids are derived.

Synonyms

• Iris xiphium (scientific name)
• Spanish iris
• Bulb iris (in a general sense)

Notes

• Despite the name "dutch iris," these plants are not native to the Netherlands. The name likely originates from the Dutch horticultural industry's role in breeding and popularizing these bulb varieties for the global market. The term specifically denotes the cultivated garden forms.

Noun

1. bulbous Spanish iris with red-violet flowers
2. bulbous Spanish iris having blue flowers