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Cute lil flower

This is a discussion on Cute lil flower within the The Jungle forums, part of the Land Plants category; Which I got in trade. Tried to get a decent pic of the inside but ...

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  1. September 14th, 2008, 02:37 PM #1
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    Default Cute lil flower

    Which I got in trade.










    Tried to get a decent pic of the inside but between the lighting and my camera's limitations this is the best I could do. If anyone would like me to, I'll try to get a better pic later.
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  2. September 14th, 2008, 03:00 PM #2
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    Paul, what is it? I have never seen anything like it. Joe
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    Gin gave us one of these a couple years ago. Ours is velvet red in color. I like the vivid colors of yours too.

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    This is really, really unusual looking .... How big is it?
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    It's a Huernia zebrina. The flower is somewhere a bit bigger than a quarter in size.

    One plus, BD -- this one has no scent.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavel View Post
    It's a Huernia zebrina. The flower is somewhere a bit bigger than a quarter in size.

    One plus, BD -- this one has no scent.
    LOL!

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    Looks like one of the villian from the old Star Trek shows. No scent?? How does it eat?
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    Very Strange looking !!!
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