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Iris nigricans

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Iridaceae

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Asparagales

Genus
  
Iris

Iris nigricans TrekNature Iris nigricans Photo

Similar
  
Iris chrysographes, Iris atrofusca, Iris haynei, Iris atropurpurea, Iris bostrensis

Iris nigricans is a flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is the national flower of Jordan. The flowers are blackish-purple and 12–15 centimetres (4.7–5.9 in) in diameter, and the plants are 35 cm (14 in) tall with recurved leaves. It needs direct sun and sharp drainage. It is endemic to Jordan and is an endangered species.

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There are 8 other irises native to Jordan, and most of these are also endangered. The black species are sometimes confused with Iris nigricans.

Iris nigricans Panoramio Photo of near Wadi Mujib Black Iris flower Iris nigricans

  • Iris vartanii - Vartanii Iris - light blue flowers - extinct
  • Iris atrofusca - Jil'ad Iris - black flowers - endangered
  • Iris atropurpurea - Purple Iris - black flowers - cultivated but vulnerable in the wild
  • Iris petrana - Petra Iris - black flowers
  • Iris germanica - German Iris - purple flowers
  • Iris postii - Post Iris - purple flowers
  • Iris edomensis - Edom iris - white flowers with black spots - endangered
  • Iris aucheri - Desert Iris - various colors

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    Iris nigricans A little reason to love living in Jordan Middle East Moments

    References

    Iris nigricans Wikipedia