There's No Such Thing! by auntietk
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This is a trailing snapdragon, according to Ann, who knows these things. I took this picture at her place when I was out there a while ago. She had it under lights in the garage while it was getting established, so we took it outside and put it on the hood of her car to take the photos.
Of course I didn't ask what this was at the time, so when I was looking at the images I ended up with, I had to call Ann to identify it for me over the phone.
I described it: Trailing habit, like a vine. Oval leaves, sort of fuzzy. Pink and white blossoms, kind of a cross between an orchid and a snapdragon.
After much discussion, we decided the ID would have to wait until next time I came over, and I could look around and find the plant. She had no recollection of ever having seen anything like what I was describing, and was pretty much convinced one of us was looney! Oval leaves with fuzz? Nope - no such thing that you would find in this area.
The next time I went over, we discussed it again, and walked around trying to find the plant. (No easy task, I assure you! She pretty much has one of everything.) All of a sudden she stopped, and said, "Oh I know what it is! It's a trailing snapdragon, and it's right over here."
And there it was. Plant ID complete.
Comments (28)
lizzibell
Beautiful photo...
JillianElf
Great story Tara, I got such a kick out it. And another one of my favorite plants. Snapdragons are almost human sometimes, besides I just love the name ;) This is a beautiful shot!
Hexagon
great fuzz on leaves and veins through petals, and a story well worth the smile! ...Di (Hexagonal Mandala)
Richardphotos
awesome flower and you captured it perfect
tr4cey
Beautiful. Love the colours
goodoleboy
Wonderful capture of the trailing snapdragon, Tara! Besides the color mauve, I like the dark veins running through the petals. If you can tolerate the analogy, they remind me of the varicose veins I often see on either the legs of various people brave or foolish enough to walk around in shorts, or the skin on the face of alcoholics.
visionart
Excellent Capture!
cmolsen2002
New to me, but what a lovely story............and such a great pic........
wonderworld
Shooting on the car hood worked out beautifully- It's such a pretty aqua background for these beauties!! Great shot!
Merrylee
What a cute story and beautiful shot.
Cosine
I'm so glad you found out what it was. What a pretty flower, and so well captured.
MrsLubner
very different. I think you found a winner. lovely pov and compo!
janedj
Tortured souls
Digitaleagle
As allways, beautiful!!!!!
acquilon
beautiful picture brava, i like the colours and pov
prionbrain
Very cool plant and perfect details!!! Great shot!!!
fredster66
Amazing! The colors are wonderful! Well done!
Kelena
beautiful image:)
alhak
very nice pic....do love how you tell things to us!
lilbiscuit
Very beautiful shot!
helanker
WOOW Good that she found the flower in her garden, or else we couldnt find out who was the looney LOL and it wasnt you. :)))) Such at gorgeous shot of this beautiful flower. Bravo !!! 5*
awjay
excellent my friend
hipps13
What fun you must have had sweet image me eyes like
mark.spooner
Excellent work!
Janiss
Such gorgeous capture!
RobyHermida
Love the colours.........excellent my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vaggabondd
crystal clear. Perfect again
dorothylee
I really love the colors here - the background was a perfect choice. Lovely!