My name is Iris


wild iris flower
Iris is a flowering plant, such as the above pic, with showy flowers. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is flags, while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as junos, particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower. more on Wikipedia
Iris is of greek origin meaning rainbow, and in ancient Greek religion and mythology, Iris is a daughter of the gods Thaumas and Electra, the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods, a servant to the Olympians and especially Queen Hera. more on Wikipedia
In most mammals and birds, the iris is a thin, annular structure in the eye, responsible for giving eye color, controlling the diameter and size of the pupil, and thus the amount of light reaching the retina. more on Wikipedia

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