Dwarf Crested Iris [Iris cristata] found near the big pond at the entrance to Carl Sandburg Home on 4 May 2014. This wildflower is a member of the Iris (Iridaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 120-121, states it can be found in Spring in rich woods and slopes.
USDA Plants Listing: Iris cristata
Dwarf Crested Iris at Carl Sandburg Home- 4 May 2014
Dwarf Crested Iris (more) – 4 May 2014
