I was walking about near the nursery at the Botanical Gardens and saw this green color out of the corner of my eyes. As I got closer, the exotic nature of this plant mesmerized me. I knew nothing about it at the time and got very close to take some macro shots. Had I known at the time it was a carnivorous plant species, I would have taken the shots at a distance :D These were planted in a large planter box outside the nursery. From what I understand, they are supposed to have an unpleasant scent however I did not smell anything. Here is a link to the Wiki information page with some fascinating reading about this plant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlingtonia_californica
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34 comments:
This is a very interesting plant. Did you see it consuming any creatures?
Its kinda strange plant and by just looking at the picture, I may conclude that it doesn't smells good. :D Maybe its not on its full bloom on the day you saw it.
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What an exotic looking flower, and great macro shots!
That is a fascinating plant. I was watching a program on tv one time that was all about carnivorous plants and this was one of the ones they showed.
carnivorous plants are sooooo cool!
Great macro shot! I wish I had a california pitcher plant but I do have some other pitcher plant species that are finally taking off (I got them as cuttings and baby plants)
I would love to be able to find one of these growing in its native habitat - I think they are such interesting plants to grow and study. Joanne great shots. I think you'll be back there again to take some more photos of it.
A very fascinating and interesting plant that is. A great super macro shot. Happy Monday!
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What an interesting plant. Thank you for sharing.
Cool macro shots Jo! The pitcher plant is our provincial flower - however, ours are more red than green... they grow wild here on the bogs. I think I'll go for a walk and find one to photograph!
Very interesting plant. Nice shots!
That plant is surely interesting with its curls and forms. Great macros too Joanne.
Unusual plant and a good lesson for me today. I didn't know about it.
I had no idea they were carnivorous. After reading that your second shot reminded me of little green snake heads. :)
Cool post!
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Something about these plants make you feel crawly and disgusted. You've captured both their interesting shapes and their creepiness.
the link said Cobra Lily. But ypur photos are great.:)
Very cool macro shots, I have always been fascinated by carnivorous plants. I would love to try to grow one of these. I really like the detail in your first photo.
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great macro, looks a bit alien.....
the second one with all shapes and textures is my favourite
this is such a crispy green ...
What a unique plant! So cool. Good for you for having your camera with.
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I love the vivid green.
I love pitcher plants! Very nice find!
We have pitcher plant here, in the bogs, it's so cool! These are wonderful photos! :)
Hi joanna, this is so neat... love the texture... of that Pitcher plant.... thanks for seeing me...
I don't know why, but as soon as I saw the pictures I thought of danger. Then after another part of that first second I saw the title. You captured the nature of this plant very well. I really like carnivorous plants.
Interesting plant. I am surely don't want that on my salad dish :)
awesome!
Beautiful close ups!
Its monotypic genus sounds rather cool. :)
I have never seen such a plant !
beautiful picture !
very interesting plant. excellent macros
Could have snapped your finger right off!!!
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