Iris xanthospuria

Iris xanthospuria
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Subgenus: Iris subg. Limniris
Section: Iris sect. Limniris
Series: Iris ser. Spuriae
Species:
I. xanthospuria
Binomial name
Iris xanthospuria
Synonyms
  • Chamaeiris xanthospuria (B.Mathew & T.Baytop) M.B.Crespo
  • Xyridion xanthospurium (B.Mathew & T.Baytop) Rodion.

Iris xanthospuria is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus Limniris and in the series Spuriae. It is a rhizomatous perennial plant, from Turkey with yellow flowers. It was originally known as 'Turkey yellow'. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions.