Biology:Iris lutescens
| Iris lutescens | |
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| Yellow form | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Iris |
| Subgenus: | Iris subg. Iris |
| Section: | Iris sect. Iris |
| Species: | I. lutescens
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| Binomial name | |
| Iris lutescens Lam.
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| Synonyms[2] | |
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Iris chamaeiris | |
Iris lutescens, the Crimean iris[3] or dwarf iris, is a rhizomatous flowering plant in the genus Iris. It is native to North East Spain, Southern France and Italy. It is found on rocky or sandy hillsides or in woodlands.[2]
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It grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall, with broad leaves (about 2.5 cm (0.98 in) wide),[2] producing yellow or violet flowers in spring (March–April). It prefers full sun, a slightly acid soil, and dry conditions during its dormant period in the summer. It is very hardy, down to −20 °C (−4 °F) or less.[4]
This plant is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions. In the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5][6]
References
- ↑ Allen, D.J. (2026). "Iris lutescens" (in en). IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2026. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2026-1.RLTS.T203233A57479666.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/203233/57479666. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn (1991). Perennials Vol. 1. Pan Books Ltd. p. 188. ISBN 9780330327749.
- ↑ "Iris lutescens | Crimean Iris". USFWS. https://www.fws.gov/species/crimean-iris-iris-lutescens.
- ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. pp. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
- ↑ "Iris lutescens". Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/9306/Iris-lutescens/Details.
- ↑ "AGM Plants - Ornamental". Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 53. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/agm-lists/agm-ornamentals.pdf.
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