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Iris nigricans

Summary

Iris nigricans is a flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is the national flower of Jordan.[1] 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.[2] It is endemic to Jordan and is an endangered species.

Iris nigricans
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Subgenus: Iris subg. Iris
Section: Iris sect. Oncocyclus
Species:
I. nigricans
Binomial name
Iris nigricans

There are 8 other irises native to Jordan, and most of these are also endangered. The species bearing black flowers are sometimes confused with Iris nigricans.[3]

  • Iris vartanii - Vartanii Iris - light blue flowers - extinct in Jordan
  • 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

References edit

  1. ^ "Wildlife and Vegetation". kinghussein.gov.jo. Government of Jordan. Retrieved 2015-05-10.
  2. ^ http://www.rareplants.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=3080[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Flora of Jordan".