The Dietes genus contains six species of rhizomatous iris plants of the family Iridaceae. First described as a genus in 1866, several common names are used globally in different regions. Irises typically have flat, strap-shaped, stiff leaves. Other well-known iris family genera include Crocus, Freesia, Gladiolus, Iris and Sisyrinchium (blue-eyed iris). Florida has several native iris and sisyrinchium plants available from native nurseries and growers.
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