The plant in the image appears to be a Dutch Iris (Iris hollandica). These are bulbous perennials known for their striking, silky blooms in shades of blue, purple, yellow, and white. They 57 Health Benefits of a Plant Based Diet Carbon Capture and Storage in the United States Congressional Budget Office Plant, animal or both? Corals attach themselves to the ocean floor, "taking root" like most plants do. But, corals are actually animals! Still, corals do benefit from a symbiotic relationship with algae