Lipstick by auntietk

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Jul 03, 2007

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Another unusual flower from Ann's wonderful garden. I called her last night to ask her what the name of this plant is - she usually has far more information than I ever need. She said, "Oh I don't know - I just call it lipstick!" So there you have it. ............... I made the image nice and big, so if you look at it in full view, you'll be able to see each photo in a larger format. (Sorry Harry!) .............. .............. Edit note: Thanks so much to rockstrider for identifying this flower! He has informed me that it is actually a member of the Alliaceae family, and is called "Brodiaea ida-maia." I verified the information, and am quite satisfied that he is 100% correct. Thanks, Carl!

Comments (42)

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nongo

9:47PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

I don't think I've ever seen this one before???? It's very cool though, I think I'm going to have to hop on the ferry and come visit Ann's garden... excellent!!!

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Dianthus

9:55PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

Very beautiful and striking red:)

thevolunteer

10:13PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

You are right, it looks fantastic bigger. Love the red, so inviting. Great shot. Aloha and have a safe 4th of July.

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goodoleboy

10:25PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

What an unusual plant, especially to my floral challenged eyes! You may see lipstick in this photo, but to me, this is an excellent capture of what look like red cucumbers, or lemonade/raspberry popsicles. Really vivid and vibrant colors in this shot, T. And, I've stayed away from any inferences to the male genitalia at this point.

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lilbiscuit

10:34PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

Very unusual indeed but beautiful bright red. Wish that I could see Ann's garden. It must be really beautiful.

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cmolsen2002

10:52PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

Wow.............what lovely pictures of this most unusual plant.........much prettier than the usual indoor Lipstick plant, but I have no idea what this is........... beautifully presented too! Thank you Something new is always a treat!

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NefariousDrO

11:06PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

Such an unusual and colorful flower! Wonderful collection there!

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Merrylee

11:29PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

I'm like the goodoleboy...I think of popsicles...such unusual flower, good shot of them.

tr4cey

11:33PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

WOW... I wanna go see Ann's garden. Really like the presentation. And the detail is awesome. don't apologise for the large view, it's amazing. Lol

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Cosine

11:57PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

When I saw the title in the ebot I knew it would be this flower. Of course I have no idea what the actual name is. But it's still really pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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Blush

11:58PM | Tue, 03 July 2007

I love plants and this is definitelty one I haven't saw before... Love the bright colors of this flower..and this is a fav with me Nice to meet you and hope you come visit me as well Hugs Susan~

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muse27

12:31AM | Wed, 04 July 2007

Wow. I have never seen this one before. Great captures, and detailing. Where could I find a plant like this one? Thanks for sharing.

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acquilon

12:50AM | Wed, 04 July 2007

I never see this flower, is fantastic well composed, brava

MrsLubner

1:33AM | Wed, 04 July 2007

Most stellar shot here. I non-typical flower see brilliantly by you. Great shot.

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wonderworld

1:52AM | Wed, 04 July 2007

I've never grown them but received a hanging basket of these guys many years ago called the Lipstick Plant- comes from faraway like Indonesia or Thailand. Love the rational thinking and humor of Goodoleboy- Beautiful shots!!

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helanker

2:07AM | Wed, 04 July 2007

GGG! I wont say what am laughing at. Not your fantastic flower called Lipstick. Actually a brilliant name for it. The most fantastic Shot, Tara. I love the colors light and the way you made a collage. Bravo. !! 5*

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