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