You did it, Cee! It is a petrea volubilit, commonly known as a queen’s wreath or sandpiper vine! I am so happy to finally know the name of this bush. Now I need to find a way to remember its name. I owe you one.
I still can’t figure out what flower this is that grows beside the stairs up to Martin’s Restaurant in La Manzanilla, Mexico. They are long sprays about a foot long. The single flowers turn pale brown and papery and can be used dried. I’d love to know what they are.
For Cee’s flower prompt.
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Hmm–can’t help. They are beautiful though, and i hope they help the local pollinators.
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I think the local pollinators help them as well. They are profuse.
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I don’t think Ive seen them before, sorry I can’t help you. They are beautiful though.
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Thanks for responding. Cee saved the day and identified it.
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After doing a little research I think it is a Petrea volubilis, part of the verbena family. It’s gorgeous.
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Thanks so much, Cee. How in the world did you find it? That’s exactly what it is.
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I searched google … I think it was purple star-like flower bush .. it took a lot of different searches to find it.
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I know it must have as I really tried. You are a peach! I know how little time you must have. Thanks for spending so much of it on my search!! xo
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Lovely
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Could it be some type of lilac?
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No.. From a distance it does resemble lilac but the individual flowers are very different. Cee saved the day and id’d them for us!
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