Today's Flowers #247

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Paeonia Lactiflora (Bowl of Beauty) Native to Japan

All photos taken at the San Francisco Botanical Garden.

Rhododendron Occidentale (Western Azalea) Native to California.

Protea Cynaroides (King Protea) the official flower of South Africa.

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Comments

Icy BC said…
Gorgeous flowers, Jo! Have a great weekend!
May 18, 2013 at 2:49 AM
lina@women said…
Love them all. Stunning flowers!
May 18, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Luna Miranda said…
"bowl of beauty"--a perfect name for this flower. i haven't seen a King Protea before, it's quite interesting, too.
May 18, 2013 at 7:24 PM
Fran said…
Beautiful photos. Rhododendrons look a lot like azaleas.
May 18, 2013 at 8:54 PM
DeniseinVA said…
Thank you for sharing these beautiful flowers from the San Francisco Botanical Garden. I have been to San Francisco but never thought to go to the garden at the time. It was kind of a flying visit but it's on my bucket list now thanks to you :) Have a great week!
May 19, 2013 at 10:47 AM
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