Diplarrena moraea explained

Diplarrena moraea, commonly known as white iris (or butterfly flag in the UK),^[1] is a member of the iris family, Iridaceae. It occurs in Australian heathland and forest in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.^[2]

The species was formally described in 1800 by French naturalist Jacques Labillardière in Relation du Voyage à la Recherche de la Pérouse .

Diplarrena moraea is included in the Tasmanian Fire Service's list of low flammability plants, indicating that it is suitable for growing within a building protection zone.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Diplarrena moraea . rhs/org.uk (RHS) . 18 December 2016.
2. Web site: Diplarrena moraea . 28 April 2012 . PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online . Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia.
3. Web site: Chladil and Sheridan. Mark and Jennifer. Fire retardant garden plants for the urban fringe and rural areas. www.fire.tas.gov.au. Tasmanian Fire Research Fund.