Hakea laurina or, in common parlance
the Pincushion Hakea
a tight bud and an unfolding one
with the first few pins sticking out
complete with pin-heads
and fully open with a second flower coming along quite nicely.
Linking with TODY'S FLOWERS
and I Heart Macro
Looks a bit like the scrubbing thingie I use on the dishes ... altho yours is prettier ;>]]
ReplyDeleteJoy and beauty. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful flower!
ReplyDeleteAn odd-looking little thing bursting into great beauty - always wonderful to behold!
ReplyDeleteUniquely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is both beautiful and interesting. At first it looks like paper clips are stuck in the ball, and then they unfold to look like pins. I don't think I've ever seen this flower before. There is always something new (to me) in nature that surprises me.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it strange how flowers between continents change Arija - this is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDiese Blumen habe ich noch nie gesehen Arija, sie sin wunderschön, und die Fotos auch!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and the unfolding of the pins is so intriguing, it's fun to see all the stages.
ReplyDeleteExcellent macro, Arija. I should try my hand, but I'm always busy using long lenses to snap the birds (or even the lilies on the ponds!) (((Hugs))) Jo xx
ReplyDeletehow beautiful Arija, I found two similar blossoms in the woods and have no idea what they are called, they are growing from a tree branch. I almost posted them this week, perhaps next week I will. They seem quite mysterious to me, having never seen them before. Thanks for sharing the love up close with I Heart Macro:-)
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful. Arija, hope you are having a good weekend.
ReplyDeletehow neat is that!
ReplyDeleteThis is the 1st time that i saw this! So pretty! Amazing flower =) #IHeartMacro
ReplyDeleteWow, this fantastic flower look form your country♡♡♡ I LOVE your country as I used to involved with the sister-city relationship with one of the city in your country. I reminisce seeing these gorgeous flowers♪♪♪
ReplyDeletePS> I love the name Grandma's Bonnet so much; Thank you very much for your comment;)
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Hi,Arija. Nice captures. Your photos are very beautiful. This pincushion flower is a little bit different which I saw in South Africa a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteBTW, if you have a time,please look at this post.
http://minorusaito.blogspot.jp/2013/05/visiting-gardens-in-hokkaido-12.html I uploaded this post last year.
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! The shape is fun.
ReplyDeleteAnd beautiful little pin cushions they are!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see...
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful flower! I like how the petals are little loops before they unfold. Lovely macros. I don't live to far from Kingston Ontario, about a four hour drive.
ReplyDeleteOh, my word, what a wonderful plant and flower!!! I don't believe I've ever seen a picture of this one before.
ReplyDeleteDiese Pflanze hab ich noch nie gesehen! Schaut ja faszinierend aus! Wunderschöne Fotos!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting looking flower.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen these before, not even in pictures. They are stunning!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic macro's Arija! Your Pincushion Hakea is an exquisite little flower!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers, very exotic looking.. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteΤι όμορφο και πρωτότυπο λουλούδι!!! Δεν έχω ξαναδεί...
ReplyDeleteΣυγχαρητήρια για τις φωτογραφίες σου!
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Such a unique and breathtaking flower.
ReplyDeleteI love the pincushion hakea - it really is lovely - and you have presented some beautiful images of it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and thank you for stopping by my blog today.
marvelous time of year isn't it. after months of brown and grey I could stare at even a green colour swatch for hours.
ReplyDeletefantastic flower! the unfolding of the buds is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful flower. It is easy to commit the sin of envy with your birds and flowers being so different and exotic. This one is perfectly named and I'm glad you showed the new growth as well.
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