Iris regis-uzziae is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus Scorpiris. Also known as King Uzziae Iris.[3] Named after the 742BC King of Judah, Uzziah.[4]
One translation of the Latin term 'Iris regis-uzziae' in Hebrew is אִירוּס טוּבְיָה [5]
Iris regis-uzziae has 1–2 pale-blue, lilac or very pale green flowers.[7] They can also be described as blueish-white.[10]
The falls are about 4.5 cm long.[7] It flowers in early spring in January and February, after the leaves have emerged from the ground.[10] The leaves have thich white margin. They reach about 4 cm when the bulb flowers.[7]
The 3.5–4 cm long greyish-brown oblong bulbs,[7] grow about 7–12 cm (3–5 in) below the surface.[10] They have fleshy-like roots.[7]
Compared to Iris aucheri, it is smaller, has fewer leaves and has a yolk-yellow coloured crest. Compared to iris nusairiensis, it has highest leaf is not dilated and its yellow crest has a white margin.[7]
Biochemistry
As most irises are diploid, having two sets of chromosomes, this can be used to identify hybrids and classification of groupings.[11]
It has a chromosomal count of 2n = 20,[12] or 2n = 22 (Feinbrun 1978).[13]
^Afifi, F. U.; Al-Gabbiesh, A.; Hassawi, D. S. (2008). "Essential Oil Production from the Callus of Threatened Iris Species of Jordan.". In Teixeira da Silva, Jaime A. (ed.). Floriculture, Ornamental, and Plant Biotechnology Volume V. UK: Global Science Books. pp. 227–233.
