Shedding the light on Iridaceae: Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and biological activity

Iridaceae, the Iris family, is well-known for its magnificent flowers which come in a breathtaking array of colors. Iridaceae is widely used by several cultures as food, condiment or medicinal plants. Members of this family were investigated over the past decades for their chemical composition and pharmacological properties. Iris, Gladiolus and Belamcanda are among the most popular genera of this family. Other well-known genera include Moraea,...