Thinking of the Middle East conjures visions of vast desert landscapes. However, Jordan has many plant species. Flowers are in evidence year round and it's a real joy to stumble upon one and photograph it. Enjoy!
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| The Black Iris, national flower of Jordan |
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| Date palm |
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| Dried seed pod in Jerash |
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| Each time I see this photo it makes me think it's a grave |
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| Poppy field at Iraq al-Ameer |
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| Pine |
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| Carob |
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| Flame Tree |
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| Very rare fern, thought for decades to be extinct |
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| Snow in Amman, 2011 |
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| Olives |
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| Cactus in Umm Qais |
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| Honeysuckle |
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| Agave |
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| Forests around River Jordan, near the Baptism Site |
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| Mistletoe |
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| Mistletoe |
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| Mistletoe |
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| A favorite of my Ol' Darlin' Friend, Joann Wallace; Queen Anne's Lace |
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| Sea Onion |
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| Tulip |
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| Tulip |
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| Tulip - There are around 18 varieties of tulips that grow wild in Jordan |
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| Apple of Sodom |
