Iridin
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Iridin is an isoflavone
, a type of flavonoid. It is the 7-glucoside
of irigenin
and can be isolated from several species of irises
like orris root, Iris florentina or Iris versicolor
, also commonly known as the larger blue flag.
The compound is toxic and these plants have been mentioned as causing poisoning in humans and animals.
Isoflavone
Isoflavones comprise a class of organic compounds, often naturally occurring, related to the isoflavonoids. Many act as phytoestrogens in mammals...
, a type of flavonoid. It is the 7-glucoside
Glucoside
A glucoside is a glycoside that is derived from glucose. Glucosides are common in plants, but rare in animals. Glucose is produced when a glucoside is hydrolysed by purely chemical means, or decomposed by fermentation or enzymes....
of irigenin
Irigenin
Irigenin is an O-methylated isoflavone, a type of flavonoid. It can be isolated from the rhizomes of the leopard lily ....
and can be isolated from several species of irises
Iris (plant)
Iris is a genus of 260-300species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species...
like orris root, Iris florentina or Iris versicolor
Iris versicolor
Iris versicolor, also commonly known as the Harlequin Blueflag, Larger Blue Flag, Northern Blue Flag, and other variations of those names, is a species of Iris native to North America where it is common in sedge meadows, marshes, and along streambanks and shores.-Growth:I. versicolor is a perennial...
, also commonly known as the larger blue flag.
The compound is toxic and these plants have been mentioned as causing poisoning in humans and animals.