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Yesterday's post had lots of snow, so I decided to post something that's the opposite. What could be cheerier than an orange hibiscus! WWW!

 

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A red Anthurium. (Low key and square format.)

Fact: The Colorful Heart-Shape is Not A Flower

Though it looks like a waxy bloom, it is actually a spathe, or shield-like leaf. Its function is to protect the spadix, which contains several tiny flowers when in bloom. The spathe can come in many colors, such as pink, orange and white. It is also commonly known as the Flamingo Flower, Hawaiian Heart, Painted Tongue and Painters Palette because of the unique shape and spadix.

“On mène sa vie sous la pression d'une existence que bien peu d'entre nous peuvent se féliciter d'avoir choisie.”

Alexandre Millon

 

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