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Iris lutescens

Crimean Iris
Also known as: Chamaeiris angustifolia Medik. +17 more
  • Chamaeiris angustifolia Medik.
  • Gynandriris italica (Parl.) Sanguin.
  • Iris biflora f. lisbonensis (Dykes) Cout.
  • Iris burnatii Baker
  • Iris chamaeiris Bertol.
  • Iris chamaeiris subsp. italica (Parl.) K.Richt.
  • Iris chamaeiris subsp. olbiensis (Hénon) K.Richt.
  • Iris chamaeiris var. italica (Parl.) Baker
  • Iris chamaeiris var. olbiensis (Hénon) Baker
  • Iris italica Parl.
  • Iris lisbonensis Dykes
  • Iris longiflora Vest ex Schult.
  • Iris lutescens f. crocea O.Bolòs & Vigo
  • Iris lutescens f. violacea (Rouy) O.Bolòs & Vigo
  • Iris lutescens subsp. chamaeiris (Bertol.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
  • Iris lutescens subsp. olbiensis (Hénon) Rouy
  • Iris lutescens subsp. segarrica O.Bolòs & Conesa
  • Iris lutescens subsp. subbiflora (Brot.) D.A.Webb & Chater
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Iris lutescens (commonly known as Crimean Iris) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Originating in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Iris, which contains over 300 distinct species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Italy, Portugal, Spain

Introduced Range

An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Morocco, Sicilia, Switzerland, Tunisia

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