Irises
Iris is the largest genus of the family Iridaceae with up to 300 species
Iris is a flowering plant genus with showy flowers
As well as being the scientific name, iris is also widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera
A common name for some species is flags
It is a popular garden flower and is extensively grown as ornamental plant
Irises are perennial plants, growing from creeping rhizomes or, in drier climates, from bulbs
The inflorescences are in the shape of a fan and contain one or more symmetrical six-lobed flowers. These grow on a pedicel or peduncle
The genus takes its name from the Greek word "rainbow", which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris
Some believe the name refers to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species
In water purification, yellow iris (I. pseudacorus) is often used
This highly aggressive grower is now considered a noxious weed and prohibited in some areas it is found clogging natural waterways
The fleur-de-lis, a stylized iris is used throughout history
The Iris is one of the flowers listed as birth flower for February
Vincent van Gogh has painted several famous pictures of irises
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