June 19, 2019 Iris, Joseph Banks, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Theodore Payne, Elbert Green Hubbard, James Matthew Barrie, Reader's Digest New Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, and New Work Gloves
Irises are in full bloom right now.
Although, there are around 300 species of iris, Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris are two of the most common types of irises grown.
Iris takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow.
During the Middle Ages, irises were linked to the French monarchy, and theFleur-de-lis is now a national symbol of France.
Brevities
#OTD It was on this day in 1820, that the botanist Joseph Banks died in England.
Banks is best known for his study of Australian flora and faunaIn his role as botanist on board The Endeavor with Capt. James Cook.
When banks return to England, he…
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