Delphinium iris is a species of flowering plant within the genus Delphinium and the family Ranunculaceae.
| Delphinium iris | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Delphinium |
| Species: | D. iris
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| Binomial name | |
| Delphinium iris Ilarslan & Kit Tan
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Distribution and habitat
editDelphinium iris is native to Turkey,[2] where it is endemic to a single area of Northeast Anatolia.[3] Only one population is known to exist in the wild.[1]
This species grows in temperate and subalpine conditions where it can be found growing in shrubland habitats.[1]
It grows at altitudes ranging between 1700 and 1920 m above sea level.[1]
Threats
editDelphinium iris is threatened by agriculture and human activity within their range. The overgrazing of livestock and the harvesting of hay within their habitat has a negative impact on the survival of D. iris.[1]
No conservation measures have been put in place to protect the species from extinction and the population is continuing to decline.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Ekim, T.; Vural, M.; Duman, H.; Aytaç, Z.; Adıgüzel, N. (2014). "Delphinium iris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014. IUCN: e.T200118A2634316. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T200118A2634316.en.
- ^ "Delphinium iris". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "Delphinium iris Ilarslan & Kit Tan; Edinb. J. Bot. 47: 285, f. 1Ca-f (1990)". www.worldplants.de. 2022-04-13. Retrieved 2022-04-13.