Iris iberica subsp. lycotis | |
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Scientific 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.
Distribution and habitat
Iris iberica subsp. lycotis is native to Turkey, Iran, Iraq and South Caucasus.
This species inhabits dry, rocky soils in sloped mountain habitats.
References
- ^ A Guide to Species Irises Their Identification and Cultivation. Cambridge University Press. 1997. pp. 78, 79. ISBN 9780521440745.
- "Iris lycotis Woronow". powo.science.kew.org. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2022-04-20.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Iris iberica subsp. lycotis |