Iris humilis, commonly known as sand iris, low iris, or yellow iris, is a plant in the family Iridaceae, native to Siberia, Mongolia, and northern China. The Latin specific epithet humilis (“low‑growing”) refers to its compact stature. Iris humilis is very similar in form to Iris mandshurica, but it is a shorter species. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions. The rhizomes are used in Tibetan herbal medicine.
