The bearded iris bloom has been the symbol of monarchs and royal families throughout history. "Iris" is the name of the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow. The "Fleur de Lys" icon was fashioned from the iris and used on royal banners by the Bourbon Kings of France and on the flag until the revolution. It is currently on Québec's flag. The iris has been used in Great Britain by Edward III and Elizabeth I. The flower is almost as famous as the rose in great art and the root of the iris is used in the production of perfumes.