| Iris atrofusca | |
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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. atrofusca
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| Binomial name | |
| Iris atrofusca | |
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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/Palestine 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. It is rarely cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions.
- ^ Sapir, Y. (2016). "Iris atrofusca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T13161435A18610636. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T13161435A18610636.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Iris atrofusca Baker is an accepted name". theplantlist.org (The Plant List). 23 March 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Jil'ad Iris". davesgarden.com. Retrieved 12 April 2016.