Beargrass Blossom by Cosine

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on May 28, 2007

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Description

This beargrass flower, Xerophyllum tenax, is just starting to bloom. The flowers of beargrass grow on a stalk that can be 6 feet tall with many small flowers. Each flower is creamy white, and saucer shaped, and has a sweet aroma. The lowest flowers bloom first, creating a tight knot of buds at the top. The entire flower looks a little like fluffy, upside down ice cream cone. Beargrass is found in open forests and meadows at sub alpine and low alpine elevations in the western United States. Thanks for stopping by and any comments.

Comments (14)

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Clearbeer

12:58AM | Mon, 28 May 2007

Great Capture!!

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sharky_

1:00AM | Mon, 28 May 2007

Very beautiful. Never seens something like this. Excellent. Aloha

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alhak

1:01AM | Mon, 28 May 2007

beautiful shot, they look a bit like little star jasmine flowers

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barbdennist

1:08AM | Mon, 28 May 2007

Wow, Dennis, this is beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen this before, and I would sure love to smell it. This is a great picture!

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auntietk

1:09AM | Mon, 28 May 2007

A wonderful shot of a very interesting plant! Thanks for the information, as well. That always adds to my viewing pleasure. I can imagine what this looks like as it blooms, thanks to your description and photo! Very cool. The light, DOF, and composition are all excellent. Congrats on a great capture!

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Silvra

5:18AM | Mon, 28 May 2007

Gute Aufnahme und danke fuer die Beschreibung!

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Ceyzpurplestang

11:10AM | Mon, 28 May 2007

Awesome shot and thanks for the info on the plant also ... Beautiful as always!

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weezy136

2:51PM | Mon, 28 May 2007

This is very pretty. I've never seen any. Thanks for the details.

MrsLubner

2:53PM | Mon, 28 May 2007

this is gorgeous and something I would not normally see. Excellent shot!

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GBCalls

4:00PM | Mon, 28 May 2007

Excellent find-interesting flower. Super shot!

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nongo

9:26PM | Mon, 28 May 2007

What an incredible flower?? I don't recall ever seeing this one? Beautifully caught Dennis, I hope you've enjoyed the long weekend?? Sure is nice weather!!

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