Dora ’ s favorite flower: Iris tectorum Chinese name:Yuanwei The meaning of “ Iris ”:rainbow. Why? The meaning of its Chinese name . Legend of Irises: I\ In Greek: rainbow goddness II\In Southeast Aisa: simple fairy tale III\ In France: A present of God IV\In Israel: Wealth Flower language: First language: life and resurrection White Irises. Yellow Irises. Purple Irises. Blue Irises: admiration and broken passion. A source of inspiration in arts: The Irises parks in tales . Vincent Willem van Gogh.