About Diplarrena moraea Labill.
Taxonomic Classification
Diplarrena moraea Labill. is a plant in the iris family Iridaceae.
Common Names
Its common names include white iris, and butterfly flag in the United Kingdom.
Habitat and Distribution
This species grows in heathland and forest in the Australian states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Formal Description History
It was first formally described in 1800 by French naturalist Jacques Labillardière, in the publication Relation du Voyage à la Recherche de la Pérouse.
Flammability Classification
Diplarrena moraea is listed as a low flammability plant by the Tasmanian Fire Service, which means it is considered suitable for planting within building protection zones.