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Three varieties of rhizomatous bearded irises, from 'Hortus Eystettensis', by Basil Besler (1561-16

Three varieties of rhizomatous bearded irises, from 'Hortus Eystettensis', by Basil Besler (1561-16

2-657-929 - Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images

i. Iris Latifolia violaceo co lore maior; ii.Iris Latifolia vulgaris coerule; iii Iris Latifolia maior va riegata; Iris is greek for rainbow plant, is a symbol of nobility representing the sceptre. The French royal 'fleur de lys' is an iris. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat

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