Angel's trumpet (Brugmansia) by goodoleboy

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Jun 09, 2010

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Captured 6/5/10, early on an overcast morning, within walking distance of this place I call home. Much better viewed full size. --------------- Brugmansia are large shrubs or small trees, reaching heights of 3-11 m, with tan, slightly rough bark. The leaves are alternate, generally large, 10-30 cm long and 4-18 cm broad, with an entire or coarsely toothed margin, and are covered with fine hairs. The name Angel's Trumpet refers to the large, very dramatic, pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers, 14-50 cm to 20 inches long and 10-35 cm across at the wide end. They are white, yellow, pink, orange or red, and have a delicate, attractive scent with light, lemony overtones, most noticeable in early evening. Flowers may be single or double. Toxicity: All parts of Brugmansia plants contain dangerous levels of poison and may be fatal if ingested by humans or animals, including livestock and pets. Contact with the eyes can cause pupil diliation (mydriasis) or unequal pupil size (anisocoria). Some municipalities prohibit the purchase, sale, or cultivation of Brugmansia plants. Source: Wikipedia free encyclopedia. ---------------- There are many yellow angel's trumpet plants in my general area, but this is the first time I encountered this variety with its soft green and pink blends, which I feel is much prettier than the yellow. Ta-ta, thankx for looking in, and for any and all complimentary comments and faves.

Comments (17)

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alida

4:31PM | Wed, 09 June 2010

marvellous flowers

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MrsRatbag

5:24PM | Wed, 09 June 2010

I love these flowers; I've only ever seen them in Mexico and California, although I'm sure they grow other places too. Beautiful captures! It must have been hard to get such good shots, given how big the flowers are!

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Rainastorm

5:33PM | Wed, 09 June 2010

So lovely and delicate aren't they! Wow...beautiful! My peony is ALMOST out yeahaa! lol

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danapommet

6:38PM | Wed, 09 June 2010

Thanks Harry! I took a bunch of photos of these a few months ago but didn't post since I could not ID them. Yours are MUCH better than mine so the world will never see mine. Beautiful collage my friend. Dana

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mbz2662

6:59PM | Wed, 09 June 2010

Super shots Harry.. I'll be sure not to nibble on them if I ever come across any! ;)

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morningglory

7:04PM | Wed, 09 June 2010

They are lovely plants that I once grew until I learned how dangerous they were. Another fine collage on your part.

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jocko500

9:31PM | Wed, 09 June 2010

do look like a trumpet . wonderful pov and lighting

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babuci

10:27PM | Wed, 09 June 2010

Nothing againts the yellow kind but sure this gentle pink looks much sweeter. Wonderful collage and ta for the info. Always great to referess the memory about how dangerous this beauty is.

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beachzz

10:55PM | Wed, 09 June 2010

Sweet, delicate colors!!

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qrud

4:14AM | Thu, 10 June 2010

Wondeful collage

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Meisiekind

4:41AM | Thu, 10 June 2010

I think we call it "Moon Flower" here in SA! I had a cream one! yes, they can be deadly so I eventually took mine out! However, the blooms are most wonderful and frangrant as shown here in your lovely collage Harry!!! The pink is delicate and soft!!! Just love it!

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