Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
784241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 297 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783574

Common Names

  • Lutescens Iris
  • Iris Lutescens
  • Lutescens Iris

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Description

Iris lutescens (also called "Yellow Iris", among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey. It grows in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Iris lutescens is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris lutescens has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris lutescens is a perennial species of iris that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation of this species requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Iris lutescens

Iris lutescens can be found in the wild in the Mediterranean region.

Iris lutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris lutescens?

Iris lutescens

What is the common name of Iris lutescens?

Lutescent Iris

What type of soil does Iris lutescens prefer?

Iris lutescens prefers moist, well-drained soil

Species in the Iris genus

Iris acutiloba, Iris adriatica, Iris afghanica, Iris aitchisonii, Iris alberti, Iris albomarginata, Iris alexeenkoi, Iris almaatensis, Iris anguifuga, Iris antilibanotica, Iris aphylla, Iris arenaria, Iris assadiana, Iris atrofusca, Iris atropurpurea, Iris aucheri, Iris auranitica, Iris baldshuanica, Iris barbatula, Iris barnumiae, Iris basaltica, Iris benacensis, Iris bicapitata, Iris binata, Iris bismarckiana, Iris bloudowii, Iris boissieri, Iris bostrensis, Iris bracteata, Iris brevicaulis, Iris bucharica, Iris bulleyana, Iris bungei, Iris cabulica, Iris camillae, Iris carterorum, Iris cathayensis, Iris caucasica, Iris cedreti, Iris chrysographes, Iris chrysophylla, Iris clarkei, Iris colchica, Iris collettii, Iris confusa, Iris cristata, Iris crocea, Iris cuniculiformis, Iris curvifolia, Iris cycloglossa,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

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