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« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2014, 05:01:09 AM »
Balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) got its name thanks to the way its petals grow before blooming. The petals are fused together, swelling up like a balloon before fully blooming. It's known for its root's anti-inflammatory properties, used to treat coughs and colds.


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« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2014, 05:01:24 AM »
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is a creeping vine that is endemic to South America. The flowers are magnificent and the fruits are popular worldwide.

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« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2014, 05:01:34 AM »
Yellow lady slippers orchid (Cypripedium calceolus), the name comes from the Ancient Greek cypripedium meaning "Shoe of Venus".

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« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2014, 05:01:48 AM »
Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys), endemic to the forests of the Philippines, it is related to beans and is pollinated by bats. A stem can reach a length of 3 meters (10 feet) and carry up to 75 flowers.


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« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2014, 05:02:09 AM »
Monkey orchid (Dracula simia) is an orchid species, native to the rainforests of Ecuador. It can bloom year-round and has the scent of a ripe orange.

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« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2014, 05:02:22 AM »
Fritillaria tubiformis is a member of the Fritillaria family, found mainly in temperate regions like the Mediterranean and western North America. The name comes from the latin word fritillus, meaning "dice-box" and refers to the checkered pattern on the petals.



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