Iris iberica subsp. lycotis

'Iris iberica subsp. lycotis' is a subspecies of Iris iberica within the genus iris and family iridaceae.

Description
Plants possess a stem that grows up to 30cm tall. This species flowers from April to June. Flowers are dark purple and heavily veined.

Distribution and habitat
''Iris iberica subsp. lycotis'' is native to Turkey, Iran, Iraq and South Caucasus.

This species inhabits dry, rocky soils in sloped mountain habitats.