Welcome to this week’s {floral friday}!
I found this beauty at the flower market about 2 weeks ago and I couldn’t walk past without getting a few stems. The buds reminded me of roses and the beautiful blooms of tulips. What a versatile flower! ;)
A few facts about the lisianthus:
- The lisianthus is also often called Texas Bluebell, Prairie Gentian or Eustoma.
- The botanical name Eustoma comes from the Greek eu, meaning “good,” and stoma, meaning “mouth,” referring to the beautiful petals and throat. {source}
- Lisianthus are found in warm regions of the southern United States, Mexico, Caribbean and northern South America. {source}
- The lisianthus has a long vase life. (I kept them for about two weeks)
- Colors include white, light and dark pink, lavender and deep purple.
I’m partying here! ♥
14 Kommentare
Elisabeth Andrée
Freitag, der 23. März 2012 at 12:47Very fine pictures again, Vanessa!! Those close ups are very Beautiful!
I am LOVD
Freitag, der 23. März 2012 at 13:31Texas Bluebell in Germany? What a great spark of back-home!
ButterYum
Freitag, der 23. März 2012 at 15:23absolutely gorgeous!
Gwen
Freitag, der 23. März 2012 at 16:33How beautiful! Does it have a strong fragrance like a rose?
Jama
Freitag, der 23. März 2012 at 23:34They are so lovely!
Imelda @ Auxilio Ab Alto
Samstag, der 24. März 2012 at 01:20Beautiful pictures. :-)
guild-rez - Canada
Samstag, der 24. März 2012 at 10:57Great shots and information.
Thanks Gisela.
Deana
Sonntag, der 25. März 2012 at 04:32I really enjoy these post I always learn something new:) Your a wonderful photographer!
Diane
Sonntag, der 25. März 2012 at 05:10what a beautiful flower! are they related to carnations by any chance? I have to wholeheartedly agree with Deana, you are a superb photographer.
Tina´s PicStory
Sonntag, der 25. März 2012 at 19:01thanks for joining weekend flowers with this beautiful pics :)
Kelly@ Here Comes the Sun
Montag, der 26. März 2012 at 05:50I love all your flower pictures. They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing at Fabulous Friday.
Jill
Mittwoch, der 28. März 2012 at 14:16Just stunning!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Kathryn Pepper
Freitag, der 30. März 2012 at 02:47Beautiful pictures! (As usual). Thanks for linking up to the Cutesy Monday link party!
Kathryn
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petitehermine
Samstag, der 31. März 2012 at 04:35What an interesting flower. At first I thought it was a rose, but it’s not. It’s beautiful!