See text Irideae is a tribe included in the well-known family Iridaceae.

It contains many species in five genera which are widely distributed in the Old World.

The blooms, borne in an inflorescence and often scented, have six petals, these being identical only in the genus Ferraria.

Members of the tribe bear typically sword-shaped leaves and the rootstock is usually rhizome or corm.

Many of the species are popular ornamental plants, but many are threatened with extinction.