Foxglove beardtongue, so named for the feathery pistil that protrudes from the center, began blooming just a few days ago. Not as large and showy as the foxgloves in England, it is nonetheless a fascinating irregular flower, with faint stripes on the flower tube and stamen that curlicue up and around.
Monday, May 31, 2010
For Daddy
Foxglove beardtongue, so named for the feathery pistil that protrudes from the center, began blooming just a few days ago. Not as large and showy as the foxgloves in England, it is nonetheless a fascinating irregular flower, with faint stripes on the flower tube and stamen that curlicue up and around.
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