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07-Sep-2026

Saved by a Peruvian flower

We went to the US Botanic Garden to see the “America’s State Flowers; America250 Celebration” exhibit, but there wasn’t a single state flower in bloom, just a lot of flowerless plants. This was the one flower we did see in the Conservatory, the golden shrimp (lollipop) plant, native to Peru.

Private moment between friends, posted earlier:

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Fong Lam17-Sep-2026 04:53
The state flowers failed to bloom, but this golden shrimp plant from Peru saved the visit. Its brilliant yellow bracts and delicate white flowers shine beautifully against the lush green foliage....V
Dennis Hoyne17-Sep-2026 02:24
Such an unusual looking flower, beautifully captured.
Carl Carbone17-Sep-2026 00:08
So unusual. Glad it 'saved' you!
larose forest photos16-Sep-2026 23:49
It is a magnificent flower! Such an excellent shot of it. V
Jola Dziubinska16-Sep-2026 23:30
Beautiful flower, very original looking. V.
Hank Vander Velde16-Sep-2026 22:55
Lovely image Helen.
janescottcumming16-Sep-2026 22:46
It’s an impressive flower! V
globalgadabout16-Sep-2026 22:00
a distinctive blossom, with bags of flair from the upthrust petals..
Nick Paoni16-Sep-2026 21:15
Well if you only got to see one, that's a beauty. Love the color.
Denise J T Lee16-Sep-2026 16:13
Thanks for the big flower plant in golden yellow to brighten our day ! ~VVVVV++~
Nestor Derkach16-Sep-2026 15:58
Very nice flowering plant with its own personality the leaves on the plant are also attractive.
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joseantonio16-Sep-2026 15:12
Lovely capture.well done.v
Dan Opdal16-Sep-2026 12:12
Very interesting flower and so very nicely captured! V
pkocinski16-Sep-2026 12:00
Bummer...