Iris

Iris

Irises — long-term root plants, concern to family of Iris (Iridaceae). By this time the family totals about 100 sorts and 800 kinds, irises meet on all continents, having riches of forms and shades. They also have received the name for it (the Iris - a rainbow).

Interesting facts:

* One of the best stories Herman Gess has devoted to this plant.
* in constellation of Tsefeea there is the fog the Iris named so for appearance, causing associations with this flower.




See also Types of Flowers