Iris kemaonensis (or Kumaon iris) is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Iris and in the Pseudoregelia section. It is a rhizomatous perennial, from ***** China, Bhutan, India, Kashmir and Nepal. It has It has light green or yellowish green leaves, that extend after flowering time. It has a short stem, 1-2 fragrant flowers that are purple, lilac, lilac-purple or pale purple. They also have darker coloured blotches or spots. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions. It is often known as Iris kumaonensis, due to a publishing error.