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There are about 200 different species of the Iris though the most popular type of all is the bearded iris, also called a german iris, or iris germanica. Thanks to the elegance of this distinctive flower, Iris have been the symbol of royalty throughout history - the most famous usage was that of the Bourbon Kings of France, including Louis XIV with its fleur de lys.