Nigella oxypetala

Nigella oxypetala is a member of the Ranunculaceae family, commonly known as the buttercup family. It is found in a range that includes Iran, Iraq, the Crimean region, Lebanon and Syria, the Transcaucasus, and Turkey. The species was first published in the scientific literature in 1841 by the botanist Boiss. This plant is part of the Nigella genus, which includes several other species known for their ornamental and sometimes medicinal uses. The geographical distribution of Nigella oxypetala spans a variety of habitats across the regions mentioned, indicating its adaptability to different environmental conditions.