Passionflower Again by clbsmiley
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Info from Texas Highways magazine.
As early as 1569, Spanish physician Nicolas Monardes wrote that the flower's parts represented the "passion" of Christ on the cross.
Ten petals represent the disciples(minus Peter and Judas), five stamens depict Christ's wounds, and three knobbed stigmas, his nails on the cross. A circle of fringy filaments recall the crown of thorns placed on Christ's head.
In 1735 Carl Linnaeus named the genus Passiflora because of the religious symbolism.
Comments (5)
MrsRatbag
I always love these flowers; nice shot!
Fidelity2
This is a fantastic image. 5+.
MrsLubner
You not only seem to have a magic touch for growing these fabulous flowers, but for capturing their beauty with your camera as well!
fnor
Very cool Sis Rating 6 Your brother, F'nor
magichild2
Fantastic shot and what great color. PS. Thanks for your help on the sizing.