Iris palestina has 1–1.5 in (25–38 mm) ovoid brown bulbs.

Most specimens have up to six leaves, which are 6 in (150 mm) tall at flowering time.
They are normally about 1–2 cm (0.39–0.79 in) wide at the base of the plant.
The long, narrow, strap-like leaves have undulate edges with a thin white margin.
They are normally shiny green in color, but are glossy on the upper surface.

It has a short stem which is about 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in) high.

It has fragrant flowers between January and February.

Generally, there are one to three flowers per stem.
The flowers are greenish-grey/white, but can be yellow-white as well.
In southern Israel, some specimens have a slight blue tinge.

The flowers have winged falls.
It has a perianth tube around 8–18 cm (3.1–7.1 in) long.

It has oblong capsules and seeds without arils.
Iris palestina has 1–1.5 in (25–38 mm) ovoid brown bulbs.
Most specimens have up to six leaves, which are 6 in (150 mm) tall at flowering time. They are normally about 1–2 cm (0.39–0.79 in) wide at the base of the plant. The long, narrow, strap-like leaves have undulate edges with a thin white margin. They are normally shiny green in color, but are glossy on the upper surface.
It has a short stem which is about 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in) high.
It has fragrant flowers between January and February.
Generally, there are one to three flowers per stem. The flowers are greenish-grey/white, but can be yellow-white as well. In southern Israel, some specimens have a slight blue tinge.
The flowers have winged falls. It has a perianth tube around 8–18 cm (3.1–7.1 in) long.
It has oblong capsules and seeds without arils.
Iris palaestina