They are mainly found in arid areas of Southern Africa.
The blooms are tightly closed at night but open wide in Sunshine.
A few more views.
Notebook 08 filter in Fun Sketch:
Colour popped in Color Accent:
Finally, created in Happy Photo Frame:
Thursday, 30 April 2015
Lampranthus
Over the past few years I have tried the occasional plant which is more drought resistant. This year I bought a couple of Lampranthus (means shining-flowers in Latin) succulents which produce brilliant orange daisy like flowers:
They are mainly found in arid areas of Southern Africa.
The blooms are tightly closed at night but open wide in Sunshine.
A few more views.
Notebook 08 filter in Fun Sketch:
Colour popped in Color Accent:
Finally, created in Happy Photo Frame:
They are mainly found in arid areas of Southern Africa.
The blooms are tightly closed at night but open wide in Sunshine.
A few more views.
Notebook 08 filter in Fun Sketch:
Colour popped in Color Accent:
Finally, created in Happy Photo Frame:
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I wish I could remember what flowers are called. This is a beauty and would look good on the van dashboard. Does it attract hoverflies and bees?
ReplyDeleteAdrian: The plant is a bit straggly. Haven't seen them attract any insects.
Deletegorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like the first one best. Great flower!
ReplyDeleteWilma: I agree.
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