More on Iris missouriensis
Joe Shaw (Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:38:16 PDT)

Hi Gang,

Someone wrote that I. missouriensis has rhizomes (not bulbs), and of course
they are correct. I looked back at my field notes and find that I wrote
"plants clumping and close, maybe bulbs or rhizomes."

I guess I have to learn to consult my notes before I write from memory to
the PBS. Also, maybe I should be a bit more vigourous when I dig around the
edges of clumps of plants. I sort of guessed at things that day and can see
from my notes that I didn't really know if it was bulbs or rhizomes.

I have to agree with Jim W. who wrote "If this list is to have educational
value these crucial
differences should be made clear."

Cordially,

Joe