Friday, September 12, 2008

Pink "Pipe Cleaner" Flower....

This is a really funny flower and somehow it reminds me of a pipe cleaner and I have no clue which plant this is....

"unknown"
Thanks to PK this is:
"Celosia",
coxcomb, Federbusch

6 comments:

  1. I can see why it reminds you of a pipe cleaner :0)...nice vibrant color,with interesting texture though...great photos

    I don't have any idea of the name either...
    Cheers

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  2. This flower is from the Celosia family, sometimes referred to as cockscombs or coxcombs. There are many varieties, some growing to heights of 6 feet, some as small as 6 inches. Most Celosia produce a feathery plume, while the coxcomb varieties produce a comb-like feathery flower.

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  3. Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I love all your pictures, they are really wonderful! I stopped by thru entrecard and I usually just drop and leave on most sites, but I stayed to look at your site. Thanks.

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  4. Hi Heather - thank you for visiting again!!!

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  5. Hi PK, thank you very much for the hint! There are lots of these variations. I am amazed...

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  6. Hi Historylover - this is the best compliment - thank you very much!

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