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Iris orientalis

Oriental Iris, Turkish Iris
Other regional names: Yellowband Iris
  • Yellowband Iris
Also known as: Chamaeiris longipedicellata (Czeczott) M.B.Crespo +18 more
  • Chamaeiris longipedicellata (Czeczott) M.B.Crespo
  • Chamaeiris monnieri (Redouté) M.B.Crespo
  • Chamaeiris orientalis (Mill.) M.B.Crespo
  • Iris albida Davidov
  • Iris gigantea Carrière
  • Iris gueldenstaedtiana var. ochroleuca (L.) K.Koch
  • Iris halophila var. ochroleuca (L.) Hornem.
  • Iris longipedicellata Czeczott
  • Iris monnieri DC.
  • Iris monnieri Redouté
  • Iris ochroleuca L.
  • Iris orientalis var. gigantea (Carrière) Lynch
  • Iris pocockii Mill.
  • Iris spuria subsp. monnieri (Redouté) Dykes
  • Iris spuria subsp. ochroleuca (L.) Dykes
  • Iris spuria var. ochroleuca (L.) Ker Gawl.
  • Iris spuria var. ochroleuca (L.) Sims
  • Xiphion monnieri (Redouté) Alef.
  • Xyridion monnieri (Redouté) Klatt
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Iris orientalis (commonly known as Oriental iris or Turkish iris) is a rhizomatous plant within the Iridaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Aegean Is., Greece, Turkey

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, California, Connecticut, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Missouri

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