Flower Lovers Welcome! Enjoy Nature's Beauty

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The thread revolves around the appreciation of flowers, sharing personal photographs, and discussing various types of flowers, their characteristics, and experiences related to them. Participants explore both the beauty and unique traits of different flowers, including their scents and cultural significance.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants share their own flower photographs and express admiration for the beauty of flowers, particularly in spring.
  • One participant mentions the unpleasant odor of certain flowers, specifically referring to "carrion flowers" that smell like rotten meat to attract pollinators.
  • Another participant shares information about the Stapelia genus, noting its characteristics and the size of its flowers.
  • There is a suggestion to introduce the names of the flowers being shared, with one participant identifying a flower as a daffodil.
  • A participant discusses a flower identified as 'myrtle spurge', highlighting its toxic properties and the efforts to eliminate it in certain states.
  • Several participants express their preferences for different types of flowers, such as roses, tulips, and peonies, and share personal anecdotes related to these flowers.

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Participants generally agree on the beauty of flowers and the enjoyment they bring, but there are varying opinions on specific flowers, particularly regarding their scents and characteristics. The discussion remains open with multiple viewpoints on the flowers shared.

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Some discussions include personal experiences and anecdotal evidence regarding the flowers, while others reference botanical information that may not be universally accepted or verified.

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Individuals interested in botany, gardening, photography, or those who appreciate floral beauty may find this thread engaging.

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Who doesn't? :)

Here's a modest start.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/853/surv.jpg I'm sure PFers have much more brilliant photos of beautiful flowers. :smile:
 
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Are those yours? So pretty. One of the many reason why I love spring :) Unfortunately, winter decided to stay another month here, so copying picture from photography thread.
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Although it is a huge and beautiful flower, I've heard it stinks. Really bad. Smells like rotten meat
 
I grew one of these.

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Plants in the genus Stapelia are also called "carrion flowers". They are small, spineless, cactus-like succulent plants. Most species are native to South Africa, and are grown as potted plants elsewhere. The flowers of all species are hairy to varying degrees and generate the odor of rotten flesh. The color of the flowers also mimics rotting meat. This attracts scavenging flies, for pollination. The flowers in some species can be very large, notably Stapelia gigantea can reach 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter.
i was very surprised when the cactus flowered. :eek:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrion_flower#Stapelia
 

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Oh wow! Thanks for sharing people! This is going to be an interesting thread. :biggirn:

No sourlemon, I just walked by the street and couldn't help but kneel down :)

Cosmobrain, really impressive!

Evo: some cactus flowers are really amazing.
 
Passion fruit flower:
 

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WHOOOAAA that flower is huge! Man, everyone flower is unique. I've never seen those before.

This is the only unique one I have. At least it's unique for me because I don't see it in the US.
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This one is not unique, but pretty regardless :)
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.. I think it's going to be a good idea if we introduce the name of each flower... I don't know the name of this flower, yet. :biggrin:

As soon as I know I'll post it.
 
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Good idea for a thread!

(Daffodil, btw)
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drizzle said:
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.. I think it's going to be a good idea if we introduce the name of each flower... I don't know the name of this flower, yet. :biggrin:

As soon as I know I'll post it.
The flower is 'myrtle spurge', a noxious weed that is mildly toxic and irritating.

States like Colorado, Utah and Oregon are trying to eliminate it.

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=ag_Conservation%2FCBONLayout&cid=1251621066515&pagename=CBONWrapper

"The plant is native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor, from Italy east through the Balkans to the Crimea and Turkey." - Wikipedia

"It was listed as a noxious weed in Salt Lake County, Utah in 2007, and since has been illegal for sale within the county." - Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphorbia_myrsinites

http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/code_enf/ord/MyrtleSpurge.htm

"Myrtle spurge is not only dangerous to native plants and wildlife; it is dangerous to you and your family. The most common victims of myrtle spurge are children who unassumingly pick the pretty flowers. Myrtle spurge produces a toxic, milky latex which causes severe blister-like burns if it touches your skin. If it gets in your eyes, seek medical attention!" - City of Longmont, Co

http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/PLANT/WEEDS/pages/profile_myrtlespurge.aspx

Thanks to my wife who identified the plant.
 
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Thanks to you and your wife, Astro. Andre told me it's Euphorbia, I just forgot to update on it. Glad I didn't touch it, it looked weird with its poky thick leaves, beautiful nonetheless.
 
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Peony from my sister garden :)
 
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I love peonies sourlemon!
 
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Who loves gumamela and carnation? My mother loves both and every year on her birthday I present her a bouquet of these flowers with angel's breath.
 

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