Iris atrofusca Judean iris or Gilead iris r1
by Yotam Jacobson
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Iris atrofusca Judean iris or Gilead iris r1
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Yotam Jacobson
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Iris atrofusca (Judean iris or Gilead iris) is a species in the genus Iris, where it is placed in the subgenus Iris and the section Oncocyclus. It is a rhizomatous perennial from the deserts of Israel and Jordan. The species has long falcate (sickle-shaped) or ensiform (sword-shaped) leaves, a long thick stem and large fragrant flowers that come in shades of purple brown, reddish-black, black-brown, dark brown, dark lilac or dark purple. The flowers also have a black or brownish-black signal patch and a thick beard that is brown-black, light brown or yellow tipped with brown. Photographed in the Jordan Rift Valley, Israel in March
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April 8th, 2020
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