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This is so called the `flannel
flower, don`t ask me why? This being the commom name..
the latin name is
F.californicum..



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Bright sunshine yellow, but I wonder why the strange name?

22 Jul, 2010

 

This plant is from america where Flannel is popular for its smooth and soft texture do you think this is the reason for the name?

22 Jul, 2010

 

A lovely flower, because of its lovely sunshine colour Pp..
Thank you Drc...for giving us the answer, it is appropriate, i would say you were right...: ~ ))

22 Jul, 2010

 

:))

23 Jul, 2010

 

What a mouthful of a name....nice flower though

25 Jul, 2010

 

I have this too, it's a really good large shrub/small tree to have, it's flowers are this bright sunshine-yellow colour and it flowers from late spring to autumn.

One thing though, it's a very 'hairy' plant that 'gets' on your skin and clothes and feels like fibreglass loft insulation does when it irritates ..... you 'have' to change after working amongst its branches.
Worth the discomfort though :-)))))))))))))))))))))))

I didn't know about that odd name though :-(((
I really don't like the common names, they're too wierd :-/

25 Jul, 2010

 

Yes i do agree with you louise...lovely Shrub, but if you are going to touch it ,
`Be warned... i did this when deadheading, so painful, the stinging lasted
a few days..never touch this now, unless with thick leather gloves..
Yes, i found this article about this flower`s common name in a Magazine,
cannot remember which 1 though...thanking you, for your comment, Louise..

26 Jul, 2010

 

Yes, it is quite a mouthful..try saying it after you have had a few to drink LOL
I do agree with you Lindak nice flower..: ~ )))

26 Jul, 2010



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