Iris versicolor Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 39. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Marilandia, Pensylvania." RCN: 336.

Type not designated.

Original material: [icon] in Dillenius, Hort. Eltham. 1: 187, t. 155, f. 187. 1732; [icon] in Ehret, Pl. Papil. Rar: t. 6, f. 2. 1748; [icon] in Dillenius, Hort. Eltham. 1: 188, t. 155, f. 188. 1732.

Current name: Iris versicolor L. ( Iridaceae).

Note: See discussion by Dykes (Genus Iris: 80. 1913).