2-658-008 - Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images

i.Chamaeiris Latifolia; ii.Chamaeiris Latifolia; iii Chamaeiris Latifolia Minima; iv Chamaeiris Latifolia Biflora; 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;