Uses
Toxic parts
Edible uses
Notes
The seed is said to make an excellent coffee substitute as long as it is well roasted[3][4][5][6][7][8]. Caution is advised, it might be poisonous[9].
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Material uses
A beautiful yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[10].
A good black dye is obtained from the root if it is mixed with iron sulphate[10][7]. It is brown otherwise[11]. The root is a source of tannin[5] and has been used in making ink[10].
A delicately scented essential oil, obtained from the roots, has been used to adulterate the oil of Acorus calamus[12].Medicinal uses(Warning!)
The fresh root is astringent, cathartic, emetic, emmenagogue and odontalgic[10][4][5]. A slice of the root held against an aching tooth is said to bring immediate relief[8]. It was at one time widely used as a powerful cathartic but is seldom used nowadays because of its extremely acrid nature[10]. It can also cause violent vomiting and diarrhoea[8]. When dried the root loses its acridity and then only acts as an astringent[10].
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Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[10]. Stored seed should be sown as early in the year as possible in a cold frame. A period of cold stratification improves germination time and rates. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first year. Plant out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Division in March or October. Early autumn is best[13]. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
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Cultivation
Prefers a humus rich soil[14]. Succeeds in water up to 15cm deep[15]. Requires a moist soil, especially in early summer. Prefers a position in semi-shade[16]. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn[17].
A delicately scented essential oil is obtained from the dried roots[12]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[17].
Some named forms have been selected for their ornamental value[18].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
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Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Iris pseudacorus.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
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Subspecies
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Full Data
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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Iris pseudacorus
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
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Medicinal uses
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Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
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Native Geographical Range
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Native Environment
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Ecosystem Niche
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Root Zone Tendancy
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Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
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Herbaceous or Woody
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Life Cycle
Fertility
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Flower Type
References
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- ? 11.011.1 Carruthers. S. P. (Editor) Alternative Enterprises for Agriculture in the UK. Centre for Agricultural Strategy, Univ. of Reading ISBN 0704909820 (1986-00-00)
- ? 12.012.112.2 Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)
- ? 13.013.1 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
- ? Innes. C. The World of Iridaceae ()
- ? Baines. C. Making a Wildlife Garden. ()
- ? Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-86318-386-7 (1990-00-00)
- ? 17.017.1 Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. ISBN 0 460 86048 8 (1990-00-00)
- ? Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Perennials Volumes 1 and 2. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30936-9 (1991-00-00)
- ? Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (1962-00-00)
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