Sunday, September 18, 2005

eight petaled flower


This garden flower was described as a Tulip to me. But, tulips are supposed to have just 6 petals. It came as a bulb (not a seed). While the flowers may be regarded as showy, they are not very large. Flowers with 8 petals and stamens with one stigma and style (which is out-of-focus and at an incorrect angle in this picture).

Would be glad to know more about this plant -- drop me some notes if you can help.

Monday, September 12, 2005

from the sidewalk


Something i picked up as we were walking on the sidewalk this weekend. Turned out to be quite cluttered.