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Christ's Thorn


Christ's Thorn (Passiflora "Incensa"  hybrid)

a glorious flower that smells like honey and vanilla



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This is passiflora Marguerite, and what a stunning flower, incredible!

26 Aug, 2008

 

i know it is glorious!!! the smell is intoxicating and i loved the shape of the leaves. Interestingly enough, they only bloom for one day and then they close up, :(

26 Aug, 2008

 

That's such a shame when it's so intricate, Suzy, what does it smell like?

26 Aug, 2008

 

Its Sherry, but you can call me suzy :)

It smells like vanilla and honey :)

i wish you could smell it

I just took a whole new batch of photos. so you will see them soon :)

26 Aug, 2008

 

How wonderful, thought you meant it smelled like sherry!lol :-)

26 Aug, 2008



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