Gomphocarpus physocarpus: It is commonly known as balloon plant, balloon cotton-bush, balloon milkweed, bishop's balls, elephant balls, hairy balls, monkey balls, swan plant. Gomphocarpus physocarpus is an upright, soft shrub 0.5 to 2 m tall with a fibrous rootstock. Branches arise above a small, single-stemmed trunk. The branches are pale yellowish green and hollow. The leaves are light green, opposite, and narrowly oblong to lance-shaped. Cream to white flowers in pendulous clusters are borne almost throughout the year but mainly during summer (November to April). The flowers are attractive and have a complicated structure. The petals bend strongly backwards, arching over the flower. In the centre of the flower is the corona, consisting of five pouched lobes that develop from the petals. The petals are white and the corona is suffused with pink or purple.
20 Of The World's Weirdest And Coolest Flowers In The World
Yayınlanma: 25 June 2024 - 14:56
Mother nature has endless beauties and diversity with its flowers, plants and animals. Plants not only adorn our world with their beauty, they are also very important for health. Growing plants is a wonderful way to set yourself apart from your neighbors and bring visual interest to your garden that you likely won't see in many other places. Flowers are a vital component of our natural world, offering beauty and a delightful fragrance to our surroundings. Here are 20 of the most unique flowers.
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