Other common names:
Sword Flag Family: Iris Family (Iridaceae) Group: Irises Similar species: • Common Cattail (Typha latifolia) - Leaves are very similar, but lacks the showy yellow flowers. • Narrow-leaved Cattail (Typha angustifolia) - Leaves much narrower, and lacks the showy yellow flowers. • Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) - Much smaller plant, has blue flowers.
Flowers: Summer; Yellow; 3 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire Habitat: Wet Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 120 Native/Non-native:
Non-native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
26 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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