peacock iris
noun
Any of various southern African plants of the genus Moraea (family Iridaceae), having showy lilac, blue, and orange flowers; especially M. neopavonia.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist.
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