Iris

/ˈīrəs/

noun

1. a group of flowering plants with over 300 species, typically with pointed, overlapping leaves and purple, white, yellow, pink, orange or white flowers

Loss of habitat threatens many of our native irises as they occur in fragile, easily damaged habitats.

- National Park Service 2. the ring-shaped membrane of the eye around the pupil, which is also the colored portion of the eye The color of your iris is unique, just like your fingerprint. - Cleveland Clinic