Four varieties of rhizomatous irises, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

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Four varieties of rhizomatous irises, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler

I Chameiris flore argenteo; II Chameiris coeruleo & vio laceo colori; III Chameiris flore candido; IV Chameiris flavo & purpurascene flore; Iris is Greek for rainbow; plant is also a symbol of nobility, standing for 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;

Media ID 15141842

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Botanical German School 17th Century Hand Coloured Engraving Iris Rhizome

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