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Tacca Flower

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By Meanie


Tacca Flower (Tacca chantrieri (Bat Flower))

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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Great shot its lovely is nt it.

7 Aug, 2011

 

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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