Florentine Iris, Mattioli's Commentaires

Florentine Iris, Mattioli's Commentaires, Lyons, 1579. The iris (iris florentina), native to the Mediterranean region and southern Europe, was considered by the ancient Egyptians as a symbol of power and placed on the brow of the Sphinx. It was placed throughout the centuries on the sceptors of kings and rulers, because the 3 large petals of the iris symbolized faith, wisdom and valor

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Florentina Iridaceae Iris Petal Petals Plantae

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