Wild raddish in the depths of Kumeu.
Hermaphroditic, but can’t form offspring with itself. Insects have to get involved to help out. Technically it is pollination.
Streptocarpus Parviflorum with delicate blue flowers is worth a second look.
I bought this plant on a whim. It looked tired and jaded and past its best in the plant shop. It did have several curled-up stems that were beginning to grow; I felt sorry for it. The flower has an unusual stigma and anther configuration. I’ll leave it alone and have a closer look later. Our new cat, Freddy, has also taken a closer look. He broke several flower stems in the process.
Tibouchina, a first look.
I love this plant. The flower opens with a smile while arm-shaped stamens, complete with an elbow wave madly to attract bees.
Helleborus part 1.
Pictures of a fascinating plant.
Helleborus flowers start out in their party best. Once showy blooms are done with pollination, Helleborus does something weird with its petals.