The article presents the results of processing funds stored in the herbarium of the Saratov State University (SARAT), belonging to the Iridaceae family. The Herbarium of SSU (SARAT) was founded in 1909; at present, signifi cant material has been accumulated, which has not yet been fully processed. The Iridaceae family contains a number of species that are subject to protection, including at the federal level. It is quite large (more than 60 genera and 800 species distributed throughout the globe).