Thematic In Between Flowers

**jersey** · 09-02-2021, 02:37 PM - **3 Likes**

Hibiskus róża chińska (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). With a guest

Not quite sure about this one, but I think it is Dahlia, or in Polish Georginia Czerwona (Dahlia coccinea)

And Jakobinka (Zinnia)

OrchidJulie · 09-02-2021, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Yes. We have a couple large plants in the backyard, and they seem to thrive here in SoCal. I do see bees and butterflies near them, but not the nasty critters you referred to. As you mentioned, they used to be a common sight along the roadsides and medians, but not so much these days for obvious reasons. But they provide me with a quick and easy photo subject!

Indeed, they're beautiful and so fragrant! But beware of them. The caterpillars are poisonous, too, because they eat oleander. The jury's out on whether or not they actually sting...my recollection from childhood is that they do, others say they don't. The shrubs are no longer as common here as they once were. I still see them here and there, occasionally, mainly in older neighborhoods. They grow well here, too, but hardly anybody plants them nowadays. Too risky for kids and pets, and turistas. Not sure I've seen any in nurseries and garden centers, now that I think about it. I have a vague recollection of seeing warning signs in front of public-space oleander plantings, long ago. Sort of "look and sniff but don't touch", or something to that effect. Enjoy them, nevertheless!

**Geodude** · 09-03-2021, 07:21 AM - **3 Likes**

Diversity

**ramseybuckeye** · 09-10-2021, 07:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Zinnias that my daughter grew from seeds

**Geodude** · 09-12-2021, 06:29 AM - **3 Likes**

The Tulip Within

OrchidJulie · 09-12-2021, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Geodude

The Tulip Within

Bravo! That is truly interesting! Did the missing petal not develop, did you remove it, or is it a composite image?

**Geodude** · 09-13-2021, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Bravo! That is truly interesting! Did the missing petal not develop, did you remove it, or is it a composite image?

I saw it with the petal already missing. I was not sure the cause of its removal... insect? Wind?

**noelcmn** · 09-13-2021, 11:53 AM - **1 Like**

OrchidJulie · 09-13-2021, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by Geodude

I saw it with the petal already missing. I was not sure the cause of its removal... insect? Wind?

Machts nichts...a serendipitous event, whatever it was. Really beautiful capture, sir!

**ramseybuckeye** · 09-13-2021, 03:19 PM - **1 Like**

Here's a couple wildflowers that I cannot ID, taken from the truck window at the edge of a swamp.
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**Geodude** · 09-14-2021, 07:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Machts nichts...a serendipitous event, whatever it was. Really beautiful capture, sir!

But I do mind... whatever it was? Always appreciate your remarks, madame!

Zinnias with Gulf Fritillary

OrchidJulie · 09-15-2021, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by Geodude

But I do mind... whatever it was? Always appreciate your remarks, madame!

Zinnias with Gulf Fritillary

You're welcome. Always enjoy your images!

BTW, the German means "doesn't matter", not "never mind". One of the few holdovers from high school German class and a summer in Bavaria, both long, long ago (in a galaxy far, far away...

)

**Geodude** · 09-16-2021, 08:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

You're welcome. Always enjoy your images!

BTW, the German means "doesn't matter", not "never mind". One of the few holdovers from high school German class and a summer in Bavaria, both long, long ago (in a galaxy far, far away...

)

"Non importa, non fa niente." And I took italian 49 years ago...

Digitalis

OrchidJulie · 09-18-2021, 07:28 AM - **1 Like**

Phalaenopsis speciosa, an orchid. The mottled color pattern is very typical of this species, can vary from flower to flower on the same stem.

**Michail_P** · 10-12-2021, 04:06 AM - **3 Likes**

09-15-2021, 05:30 AM	#297
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by Geodude But I do mind... whatever it was? Always appreciate your remarks, madame! Zinnias with Gulf Fritillary You're welcome. Always enjoy your images! BTW, the German means "doesn't matter", not "never mind". One of the few holdovers from high school German class and a summer in Bavaria, both long, long ago (in a galaxy far, far away...)

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OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by paulh Yes. We have a couple large plants in the backyard, and they seem to thrive here in SoCal. I do see bees and butterflies near them, but not the nasty critters you referred to. As you mentioned, they used to be a common sight along the roadsides and medians, but not so much these days for obvious reasons. But they provide me with a quick and easy photo subject! Indeed, they're beautiful and so fragrant! But beware of them. The caterpillars are poisonous, too, because they eat oleander. The jury's out on whether or not they actually sting...my recollection from childhood is that they do, others say they don't. The shrubs are no longer as common here as they once were. I still see them here and there, occasionally, mainly in older neighborhoods. They grow well here, too, but hardly anybody plants them nowadays. Too risky for kids and pets, and turistas. Not sure I've seen any in nurseries and garden centers, now that I think about it. I have a vague recollection of seeing warning signs in front of public-space oleander plantings, long ago. Sort of "look and sniff but don't touch", or something to that effect. Enjoy them, nevertheless!

09-10-2021, 07:21 PM - 2 Likes	#289
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Zinnias that my daughter grew from seeds

09-12-2021, 10:40 AM	#291
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by Geodude The Tulip Within Bravo! That is truly interesting! Did the missing petal not develop, did you remove it, or is it a composite image?

09-13-2021, 08:11 AM	#292
Geodude Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Off to another adventure Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,320	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Bravo! That is truly interesting! Did the missing petal not develop, did you remove it, or is it a composite image? I saw it with the petal already missing. I was not sure the cause of its removal... insect? Wind?

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OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by Geodude I saw it with the petal already missing. I was not sure the cause of its removal... insect? Wind? Machts nichts...a serendipitous event, whatever it was. Really beautiful capture, sir!

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ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Here's a couple wildflowers that I cannot ID, taken from the truck window at the edge of a swamp.

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