Aphylla [SEP] parent taxon
Aphylla
Aphylla is a widespread Neotropical genus of dragonflies of the Gomphidae family. They are commonly known as the greater forceptails because of their forceps-like cerci.
The genus contains the following species:
is often regarded as a synonym of "Iris aphylla", but it has chromosomal and morphological differences, so it may considered to be a parent species instead.
Description.
"Iris furcata" is similar in form and flower colour to "Iris aphylla".
Apart from the difference in stems, in "Iris furcata" it branches from near to the middle of the stem, where as "Iris aphylla" does not branch.
It has a short, creeping rhizome, that is 2 cm