The plants in the front garden have gotten so tall that it’s easier to view them from below than the top or the side. This canopy includes napa palms and hibiscus. A bit further on is a golden shower tree, royal poinciana, orchids and more palms and bougainvillea.
The stamens and pistils of the hibiscus are a little flower all their own..or a surreal little tree growing up out of the middle. I had some fun fiddling with the brightness and color balance. Which do you prefer?
For Cee’s Flower Prompt.
This one was huge. It waited for me a few mornings ago, fully opened and perfect. Ah, nature.
See Cee’s flower HERE.
In the Shadows
Cold hibiscus tea (called jamaica) is very popular in Mexico. It’s also very good for lowering blood pressure. After suffering the effects of blood pressure medicine for seven months, I’ve chosen to regulate with diet, including oatmeal, green tea and jamaica and it seems to be working! I’m not sure if this hibiscus in my garden is a jamaica variety, but it is the right color for it.
Dried Jamaica flowers for tea. (Pronounced Huh my’ kuh, not like the country.)
Jamaica tea. I added green tea as well. It’s usually served cold in Mexico or as an ingredient in ponche, an alcoholic punch that packs a punch!
For Cee’s daily flower prompt.
I had a yellow and purple Spanish Dancer hibiscus that I shot yesterday all ready to post. Then I saw this red one, just born today, and changed my mind. Here’s a little closer view:
and one with an unplanned-for visitor:
For Cee’s Flower prompt.
Ho hum. Another day, another obelisco (hibiscus.) Looks like the next three days are piling up below.
for Cee’s Flower Prompt.
These little guys popped up in the crack between my neighbor’s sidewalk and mine. You can click on the photos to enlarge them.
For Cee’s Daily Flower Prompt.
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