I usually admire these sprays of trumpet shaped flowers instead of looking individually at them. This time, though, I wanted a closer look at the bunches, as you see them here. Rather than hanging as single flowers, they are grouped three or four together, companionably swinging on thin stems from the bowed single ones forming the plant. I had never noticed the gentle transition from the green at the jaunty upturned end of the blooms to the creamy white nearer the tops. Enjoy this glimpse of a plant named after a famous king, Solomon. I found that the name was given from the scars on the rhizomes where the previous stems arose, which apparently bear a resemblance to the two inverted triangles of his seal. Interesting! I hope you have a happy week, friends! A Flower a Day #338
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When I look at this photo, I see humble penitents trooping off to confession, or some such gathering where head hanging is a requisite, like a group of school boys who were caught in the act and now must make amends. Or perhaps, groups of nuns in white scurrying along the halls of an abbey on their way to matins, whispering together in huddle groups. This plant is so different from the others and lends itself to so many wonderful imaginings. Thank you,Ellie, for evoking these flights of fantasy on a Monday no less.
So many great visions there, Janet! I’m glad if my photograph inspired so much creativity on your Monday. Thanks for sharing your imagination with us.
Thanks Ellie again lovely interesting little flowers and very interesting information. I have tried to grow some of those in my back Garden without too much success. Thanks again for sharing. Hugs to you and Steve
Such a shame you couldn’t get it to grow, and not what I expected from you and your skill with flowers, Linda. But I’m glad you liked the photo. Hugs back to you both.