What Is the Meaning of the Iris Flower?
There are over 200 varieties of iris. With such a wide choice of colors and types, it's no surprise that several different meanings are attached to this flower. Does this Spark an idea?
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Standard
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A blue and yellow iris with the three leaves. Specifically, the three leaves or petals of the iris flower represent faith, wisdom and valor or bravery.
Contemporary
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Today, along with faith, wisdom and bravery, the iris represents admiration and friendship.
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Yellow Irises
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A yellow iris. Yellow varieties of the iris plant are commonly regarded as a representation of passion.
Purple or Dark Blue Irises
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Blue irises near water. In certain parts of the world, purple irises or dark blue irises represent royalty.
Fun Fact: Fleur-De-Lis
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The fleur-de-lis is a symbol depicting a lily, or iris, and is used by both France and Florence, Italy. In France, the fleur-de-lis is regarded as a symbol of the royal family.
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References
- Photo Credit "More about iris' .....on Explore in June/o9" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: minniemouseaunt (maureen) under the Creative Commons Attribution license. "Iris" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: longhorndave (David) under the Creative Commons Attribution license. "Flowers by lake" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: Per Ola Wiberg (Powi) (Per Ola Wiberg) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
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For Paola on her birthday ;-).
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grannykaren
Oct 29, 2010
Beautiful pictures.
