Tacca Flower
By Meanie
7 Aug, 2011
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A shot of one of the individual flowers that make up the very individual flower heads.
Note the apparent absence of pollen - they're thought to be self pollinating.
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good shot Meanie, definitely a lack of pollen there !
8 Aug, 2011
Thanks guys!
Not only a lack of pollen, but what do appear to be seeds too. Will find out in due course............
8 Aug, 2011
Very interesting. Looks like a choccy muffin with fancy icing on top!
8 Aug, 2011
Not that appetising I feel!
8 Aug, 2011
No, not appetising!
Wonderful flower though.
8 Aug, 2011
Wow....I bet you sit there and stare at it...I know I would (will).
8 Aug, 2011
That's the biggest problem with it Alexandra!!
8 Aug, 2011
You sure it's not made of chocolate? No wonder it's so fascinating.
8 Aug, 2011
Terrific close up!
13 Aug, 2011
Thank you Delonix!
13 Aug, 2011
Very dark flower, almost primitive looking.
14 Aug, 2011
I can't tell you how chuffed I am with it Linda!!
14 Aug, 2011
Brilliant photo and great colour flower ..Just reminds me of an alien from StarshipTroopers if you have ever seen the film LOL
14 Aug, 2011
I know that one!
14 Aug, 2011
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Great shot its lovely is nt it.
7 Aug, 2011