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elke

By Elke


Pink hibiscus

The blooms have a second flower on the end of the main stamen. There is probably a name for this stem...



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Never seen that before...they're like paper aren't they?

6 Sep, 2009

 

This plant always seems to do this, Fluff. Not sure if it's the variety or if it's an aberration. Hopefully soemone on GoY will come up with an answer.

6 Sep, 2009

 

If you Google hibiscus plant with second flower Elke ( I've just amended this comment) & go to a site called www.springerlink.com ...if you scroll down the google page it starts 'a note on some abnormal flowers...' it tells you about flowers like yours...

6 Sep, 2009

 

Thanks for the research, Fluff! I've taken a look and will now see if I can find some photos of one similar to mine.
This site has some incredible macro shots of hibiscus and hollyhocks: http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artfeb07/bj-Hibiscus.html

6 Sep, 2009

 

Not that I'm suggesting yours is abnormal Elke! Lol! I'll have a peek at that site - thanks.

6 Sep, 2009

 

Never seen one like it either Elke. Looks great.

6 Sep, 2009

 

Abnormal is always interesting, Fluff. Still trying to find other photos of similar blooms. Someone will find something, I'm sure. This plant has always done this.

9 Sep, 2009



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