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Old 04-15-2011, 01:25 AM
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anybody know what these are?

i have a facebook friend that found this pic and asked if i knew what kind of flowers these are. i had no idea, and offered to ask the incredibly smart folks of orchidgeeks any clues? here's a link to the flickr pic.
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Old 04-15-2011, 06:25 AM
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My first impression was a daisy of some sort. But I'm not sure ....its interesting looking though...sorry not much help....
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I don't know what the flower is, but his photography is incredible.
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Old 04-15-2011, 07:41 AM
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No idea, but very pretty
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G'Day Tangers40

Plastic? would love to see rest of the plant including leaf.

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Old 04-15-2011, 10:37 AM
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Lewisia cotyledon or one of its hybrids
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Thanks kip, I just googled the image and read about it. This is really a beautiful flower.
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hooray kip! thanks, you're the best!
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Yup! It's actually a succulent. They come in a few different colors.
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Wow! I'd like this plant!!
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