Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Unusual flower in my garden, Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula.
The centre white part is very soft and fluffy.
But what is it?
P.S. Thank you to those who offered suggestions.
It seems definite that it is a protea, but whether it has African or Australian origins I don't know.
It is certainly not a banksia because they have bristly brushes!
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Ruby Tuesday
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Like a peeling fruit
Like an opening lotus
Like a fantasy
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Like a Lotus
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20 comments:
very unique bulb. it looks like it'll be a pretty flower when it finishes blooming. have a great day.
So lovely! I just love these!
Gemma, a very unusual flower that I've never seen before...Happy Ruby Tuesday! Do you have Cheerios breakfast cereal in Australia? :)
Unique Ruby!
I'd love to see the bloom when it's finished!
I've never seen one before. It sure is different!
The leaves surrounding this bulb look so much like hands gently cradling the flower. What a pretty group of pastels!
It's a plant known as a Protea and it originated in South Africa where it's still very common both in the wild and cultivated. It comes in various shapes, sizes and colours!
I'm not even sure how I know that!
Good that your flower question was answered.
It's a rare and delicate flower with all its intriguing shades of rose red.
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I hope you'll take another shot of this in a couple of days...or next Ruby Tuesday. ;-)
Ooooo I know what it is! And what synchronicity - I have three sitting in a vase on my kitchen side. It is a protea. These plants have ancient primitive beginnings. I think they are so amazing - and some species have little furry bits around the tips of the petals. They are new to me (that's why I HAVE to buy them when I see them) and native to Australia.
It's very pretty to have one's garden, that's certain. So delicate and lovely.
Hmm...it looks like a lotus but am not sure. It's pretty though. my RT is up too.
This is a wonderful image! Very pretty.
First time to see that kind of flower. Happy Ruby Tuesday Gemma.
Lovely flower, I'm glad to know its name. Happy RT!
That is sooo pretty!
Honestly I've got no idea what's the name of that flower :P I'm bad at names of flowers except the common ones.
This one looks pretty exotic :) Nice one for RT!
Very unusual and beautiful!!
Happy RT!
it is a beautiful Banksia, native to Australia.
Well I've never seen it before either but I will say it is very beautiful and wouldn't mind have one myself. Lovely photo!
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