Tigridia orthantha

Tigridia orthantha (Lem.) Ravenna is a member of the Iridaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the iris family. This species is native to the Southeast and Southwest regions of Mexico, as well as parts of Guatemala. It was formally described and published in 1977. The genus Tigridia includes several species known for their showy, often colorful flowers, and is primarily distributed in the Neotropical region. As a member of the Iridaceae, T. orthantha shares characteristics typical of the family, such as grass-like leaves and flowers with three distinct petal-like structures. Its specific distribution suggests a preference for the ecological conditions found in the highlands and tropical regions of Central America.