Seasonchallenge - Iris

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Early morning, fresh air after the rain - my favourite time to capture some droplets.

This time I will focus more on the flowers. Or better to say on one flower only - iris .

Gorgeous flower is blooming in so many colours. The white and light blue is so tender and delicate.

Then the lavender colour with dark violet. The petals folded under the heavy drops.

Some interesting facts about the flower

The name Iris comes from ancient Greek goddess of the rainbow.

The flower has connection with heraldry and royalty for very long time.

The fleur-de-lis, a stylized iris, first occurs in its modern use as the emblem of the House of Capet. The fleur-de-lis has been associated with France since Louis VII adopted it as a symbol in the 12th century. The yellow fleur-de-lis reflects the yellow iris, common in Western Europe. Contemporary uses can be seen in the Quebec flag and the logo of the New Orleans Saints professional football team and on the flag of Saint Louis, Missouri.

The red fleur-de-lis in the coat-of-arms of Florence, Italy, descends from the white iris, which is native to Florence and which grew even in its city walls. This white iris, displayed against a red background, became the symbol of Florence until the Medici family, to signal a change in political power, reversed the colors, making the white one red and setting in motion a centuries-long breeding program to hybridize a red iris.

[Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_(plant)

Let's have a look at the coat of arms of Florence

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Without doubt you can recognize the iris.

I am attracted by this flower so much and I cannot stop admiring its beauty. Whether it is sunny day or after the rain it stands out in the garden. The colourful petals proudly rising above the other flowers.