Iris nigricans
| Iris nigricans | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Iris |
| Species: | I. nigricans |
| Binomial name | |
| Iris nigricans Dinsm. | |
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.[1] It is endemic to Jordan and is an endangered species.
There are 8 other irises native to Jordan, and most of these are also endangered. The black species are sometimes confused with Iris nigricans.[2]
- 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