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 Tibetan 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.