Iris iberica subsp. lycotis

Iris iberica subsp. lycotis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Species:
I. iberica
Subspecies:
I. i. subsp. lycotis
Trinomial name
Iris iberica subsp. lycotis
(Woronow) Takht.

Iris iberica subsp. lycotis is a subspecies of Iris iberica within the genus iris and family iridaceae.

Description

Plants possess a stem that grows up to 30cm tall. This species flowers from April to June. Flowers are dark purple and heavily veined.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Iris iberica subsp. lycotis is native to Turkey, Iran, Iraq and South Caucasus.[2]

This species inhabits dry, rocky soils in sloped mountain habitats.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b A Guide to Species Irises Their Identification and Cultivation. Cambridge University Press. 1997. pp. 78, 79. ISBN 9780521440745.
  2. ^ "Iris lycotis Woronow". powo.science.kew.org. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2022-04-20.