Delphinium iris is a species of flowering plant within the genus Delphinium and the family Ranunculaceae.

Delphinium iris
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Delphinium
Species:
D. iris
Binomial name
Delphinium iris
Ilarslan & Kit Tan

Distribution and habitat

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Delphinium 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

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Delphinium 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Delphinium iris". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Delphinium iris Ilarslan & Kit Tan; Edinb. J. Bot. 47: 285, f. 1Ca-f (1990)". www.worldplants.de. 2022-04-13. Retrieved 2022-04-13.