Iris nigricans

Iris nigricans
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Iridaceae
Genus:	Iris
Subgenus:	Iris subg. Iris
Section:
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]

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
- Post Iris - purple flowers
- Edom iris - white flowers with black spots - endangered
Iris aucheri - Desert Iris - various colors

References[]

^ "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]}
^ http://www.jordanflora.com/black_iris.htm

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[1] "Wildlife and Vegetation". kinghussein.gov.jo. Government of Jordan. Retrieved 2015-05-10.

[2] ttp://www.rareplants.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=3080^{[permanent dead link]}

[3] ttp://www.jordanflora.com/black_iris.htm

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