African Iris (Dietes iridioides) by danapommet
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I found this tiny, delicate flower in the Bok Tower Gardens. It was in the middle of a plot of tall grass and it is called African Iris (Dietes iridioides)and it is only the size of the fingernail on my thumb. Thanks Harry (GoodOleBoy) for the ID.
Edward William Bok (born Eduard Willem Gerard Cesar Hidde Bok) (October 9th 1863 to January 9th 1930) was Dutch born, immigrated to the US, at age 6, was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and editor of the Ladies Home Journal for thirty years. Bok is credited with coining the term living room as the name for a room, of a house, that had commonly been called the parlor or drawing room. He also created a 50 acre sanctuary, called Bok Tower Gardens, in central Florida. I had the opportunity to walk around these gardens that was designed and created from 1924 to 1928. I found a plaque (from a US government survey team) that stated that I was standing at 324 feet above sea level and that was the highest point in peninsular Florida. I was surprised, since Florida is 65,755 square miles or 170,305 square km. Lots of info from Wikipedia. Best details in zoom!
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (34)
mickeyrony
It is a nice orchide For a great lady Happy birthday my beautiful . Tank to share your flavor my friend ((5++))
netot
Beautiful! I have this kind of flower on my garden,really looks like an Orchid!Thanks for the history of Mr. Bok, quite interesting.
Faemike55
Very lovely flower and wonderful birthday gift for Barbara
MagikUnicorn
PÛRE BEAUTY
jocko500
very lovely
0rest4wicked
A Beautiful dedication!
clbsmiley
Lovely and a great dedication!! :)
ArtistKimberly
Gorgeous Image,
durleybeachbum
It looks like a sort of iris, maybe. Fascinating info!
jayfar
Whatever it is it's beautiful Dana and great for the dedi.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful Birthday dedication!!
Katraz
Nice dedication Dana, the gardens sound a great place to visit and I go with Andrea on the flower I think It Is an Iris of some sort. Happy Birthday Barbara.....
Jean_C
Very nice flower, superb shot!
Leije
Wonderful shot of this small orchid, Dana!
DamienDevil
Superb orchid and nice dedication!
dakotabluemoon
What pretty flower this is and such a beautiful white also.
DAVER2112
Wonderful image Dana!! :)
jendellas
Orchids are so beautiful, thankyou for yours & Jo's friendship. xx
thecytron
Lovely!
Flint_Hawk
A beautiful Birthday flower!
MrsRatbag
A tiny beauty, and a wonderful capture and dedication!
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!
kbrog
Beautiful little flowers and capture! :) And Happy Birthday to Barbara! :D
sandra46
OUTSTANDING WORK!
goodoleboy
Sorry, folks, that is not an orchid, but an African Iris. It looks like an orchid but that's about as close to being an orchid without being one. I hope the Bok Tower Gardens didn't try passing it off as one. We have them all over the place where I reside. I posted a collage of them some weeks back if you care to visit my gallery. That said, a fine shot of the little beauty, Dana.
eekdog
great info dana, love the wild looking flower. Happy Memorial day.
npauling
Well spotted and a great capture of this tiny flower.
junge1
Great detail in this close-up Dana!
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful Birthday dedication!!Very beautiful flowers !
m_j_s
Oh WOW, such a delicate little beauty!