Iris pseudocaucasica is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Scorpiris. It is a bulbous perennial. The name is derived from 'pseudo' from the Greek word meaning 'false' and 'caucasica' meaning from the Caucasus. It is not to be confused with Iris caucasica, although in the same sub-genus of iris, they are different plants. It was first published in 'Vĕstnik Tiflisskago Botaniceskago Sada. Moniteur du Jardin Botanique de Tiflis' on pages 40–41 in 1916 by Alexander Alfonsovich Grossheim. Iris pseudocaucasica is an accepted name by the RHS. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4.