Brugmansia by auntietk
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Description
From the Conservatory at Volunteer Park.
This is brugmansia, also known as angel's trumpet. It looks just like datura, or devil's trumpet, except one faces up and one faces down. (Hence the angel and devil bit, on the assumption that heaven is above us and hell is below.)
All parts of this plant are toxic and contain dangerous levels of poison, so don't toss a couple in your salad or feed one to the dog!
Today is my brother-in-law's birthday, and although he doesn't have a gallery here, he does see mine from time to time so ... Happy Birthday David! You're the BBILITWW!
Comments (24)
awjay
beautiful......super flower
barbdennist
What a beautiful shot of this flower. The first time I ever saw these was at Butchart Gardens and I thought they were so beautiful. And thanks for the botanical lesson - I didn't know there is a Devil's Trumpet.
Meisiekind
Oh wow Tara - this is absolutely gorgeous! Your postwork makes it dreamy and luscious! I know these very well! I had one like this and the pink variety in my garden but got rid of them many years ago when I got the dogs!! I do so like their sweet fragrance and they do attract many bees... Happy birthday David! We haven't met (YET) but Tara has told me that you are indeed the "best brother in law in the whole world".
jascorpio
OOOOHHHH this is beautiful!! And Happy Birthday David :)
renecyberdoc
can i smoke them ??lol.
UOja
Very beautiful flowers. Lovely color.
MrsLubner
These are widely grown in private gardens all over town here. They also come in 2 or 3 other colors and are most spectacular - which you show here in this stellar capture.
durleybeachbum
So that's the difference!! Superb pic.
cfulton
Wow! Is that what they are called - I have something similar in the garden here. Well done, Clive
helanker
Poisonous or not, it is extreemely beautiful. Excellent capture.
Faemike55
Cool shot! Great looking flower and wonderful information. Happy Birthday, David! You've got a cool sister-in-law!
wysiwig
Beautiful but deadly like some people I've met. Wonderful image. Interesting information.
MrsRatbag
Gorgeous work on this shot; I love these flowers, although I've never grown them.
RodS
Gorgeous flower - and deadly as well! Excellent capture, Tara!
bazza
Lovely shot and bit of info, well done Tara..
jocko500
this is lovely
lyron
Beautiful flowers. Great shot!!
beachzz
Happy Birthday to David!! I just saw a bunch of these earlier this week, but of course didn't have my camera---silly me. Beautiful shot!!
jmb007
bonne photo!!
emmecielle
Beautiful flowers! :)
Del.Bandido
OK, their poisonous, but how do they smell? Nice? I think they look pretty!
danapommet
Beautiful capture and color. Thanks for the wonderful information. Dana
debbielove
Beautiful ....yet dangerous, just like a Woman! lol Stunning picture.. Almost..far away! Lovely colours.. Rob
CoreyBlack
This is lovely. Sounds like they're all devilish. Beautiful but deadly, Hmmmm, where have I heard that before? Film noir? Femme fatals. Barbra Stanwick in Double Indemnity. Lou Reed crooning ...she's a femme fatal... My brain is just a pop-cultural blender. I too am wondering what they smell like and whether or not you can smoke them? Captivating image.