Bearded
Bearing one or more tufts of long hairs. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
Did you know?
The fuzzy “beard” on a bearded iris helps guide pollinators toward the flower center.
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Bearded
Bearing one or more tufts of long hairs. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
Did you know?
The fuzzy “beard” on a bearded iris helps guide pollinators toward the flower center.
The Purdue Arboretum is a collaboration between the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Administrative Operations