Iris iberica subsp. lycotis
Subspecies of plant
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.[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
- ^ a b 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.