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.[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.

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

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