By Bathgate
New York, United States
Can somebody ID this plant please? I'm sure its as common as grass. I was wondering about those unusual structures at the center. Very unusual. What is this? Thanks.
- 27 Jun, 2016
Answers
It looks like a Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica, formerly Belamcanda chinensis), or its hybrid, the Candy Lily.
27 Jun, 2016
Maybe a hummingbird Owdboggy? Both explanations are in sync so you both must be correct. Thanks for your speedy reply.
27 Jun, 2016
Snap! I must have posted a split second after you did, Owdboggy! :)
28 Jun, 2016
It is very agreeable to be agreeable!
28 Jun, 2016
Amen! That's for sure!
28 Jun, 2016
the parts sticking out the centre of the flower are the male and female reproductive organs.
the one that looks like a peeled apart stalk looks like the stigma[female] the other longer part to the left looks like the stamen the male part.
a close up will confirm it or it will be the other way round:o)
28 Jun, 2016
Amazing how complex and unusual it is.
28 Jun, 2016
Iris domestica aka Blackberry Lily. Probably pollinated by something with a long tongue.
27 Jun, 2016