was iris national flower of france in 1788
When did iris become national flower of france?
The Fleur-de-lis has been a French emblem since the early middle ages, possibly as early as 493 A.D. It is a symbol of the French Monarchy, so it definately predates the revolution - it is seen on monarchy-era French flags (gold and white with an iris), and on the modern flag of Quebec (which would have little reason to adopt a post-revolutionary symbol)
Reply:Because they come in white, just like their surrender flags
Reply:I thought it was still the fleur de lys.
Reply:The Iris is the Nat. Flower of France? Huh, I didn't know that!
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