Look into a mirror to see me controlling light in your eye, or step into the spring sun to find me blooming purple in the garden bed. What am I?
An iris
The solution relies on anatomical and botanical homographs. The iris is the colored ring inside the human eye that adjusts pupil size to let in light. Simultaneously, an iris is a popular spring flower known for its striking purple and blue petals.
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