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Cat’s Ears

AKA

Star Tulip

Daily Photo #20

The local name is Cat’s Ear but there is an invasive dandelion type flower in England that goes by a nearly identical name so some people prefer the Star Tulip designation.

This petite wildflower cuddles deep into meadow grasses and the three fuzzy white petals contrasting with the purple throat and sepals as well as pale blue touches make it difficult to photograph (after many tries, I just gave up and settled for this one) but beautiful to look at. It seems to favor 3 or 4 flowers to a cluster and has one long leaf. Kids love to pick it.  Don’t let them.  There aren’t enough as it is.

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silverstar98121
Guest
15 years ago

OOOOh, pretty, pretty. Thanks for the visit to my place. I love your photos. Now I will have to put you on my blogroll, and try to keep up with your adventures. I like the new “possibly related” thingy, too.

max
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max
15 years ago

Oh cats ears is a much better name.

Sandi
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Sandi
15 years ago

What a beautiful shot and a gorgeous flower.

maggiescamera
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maggiescamera
15 years ago

That is a really cool looking flower. I love the color of it!

Staff
Member
15 years ago

When you get close, they are so much like kitten ear’s that the urge to pet them is almost irresistible.

bluelaker4
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bluelaker4
15 years ago

That is a beautiful flower. I’ve never seen it before.

USelaine
Guest
15 years ago

That’s beautiful! I haven’t seen them down here. It looks like a variety of Sego Lily, which can be quite rare. The photo is fantastic.

Staff
Member
15 years ago

Are Sego Lillys blooming already there? Not yet here.

Staff
Member
15 years ago

Aunt Jackie,
I love this flower!

thegnukid
Guest
15 years ago

Wow! Lovely, but, to me, there’s an element of danger lurking in there with those bristles…thanks for sharing.

Kitty
Guest
15 years ago

Gosh, I love that.

Staff
Member
15 years ago

Kid, the only dangerous thing about this flower is that the desire to touch is nearly overwhelming. It is soo soft looking.

Kitty, you might say it called to you 8)

forkboy
Guest
15 years ago

Thing looks carnivorous to me……let’s change the name to Nibbling Cat Ear!

Staff
Member
15 years ago

The thought of a cat’s ear nibbling–think your cat, Phoebe–on its owner’s fingers—AAAArrrgh! Like something out of a horror movie.

riihele
Guest
15 years ago

Hei Kym

Oooh, so lovely ‘
and absolutely love the purple!

Take good care. Rii 🙂

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