Iris kerneriana

Iris kerneriana
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. kerneriana
Binomial name
Iris kerneriana
Synonyms
  • Chamaeiris haussknechtii (Bornm. ex Baker) M.B.Crespo
  • Iris graminifolia Freyn [Illegitimate]
  • Iris haussknechtii Bornm. ex Baker
  • Xyridion kernerianum (Asch. & Sint. ex Baker) Rodion. (Invalid)

Iris kerneriana is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus Limniris and in the series Spuriae. It is a small rhizomatous perennial plant, with fragrant, yellow flowers from Turkey. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions and known as Kerner Iris or Kerner's Iris.