Iris cathayensis
Cathay Iris
Also known as: Cryptobasis cathayensis (Migo) M.B.Crespo, Mart.-Azorín & Mavrodiev
- Cryptobasis cathayensis (Migo) M.B.Crespo, Mart.-Azorín & Mavrodiev
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Iris cathayensis (commonly known as Cathay iris) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast