Iris iberica subsp. lycotis explained

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.

Notes and References

1. Book: A Guide to Species Irises Their Identification and Cultivation . Cambridge University Press . 1997 . 9780521440745 . 78, 79.
2. Web site: 2022-04-20 . Iris lycotis Woronow . 2022-04-20 . powo.science.kew.org.