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The Unknown Soldier
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Uploaded: 02/12/08 6:46 AM GMT
The Unknown Soldier
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This little "weed" really surprised me. I let it grow the last two years because the leaves interested me. Suddenly, the other day, I noticed that it was in bloom.
If you know what it is, I'd sure like to know. It is growing in a shaded area under a red oak. I figure anything that blooms in the shade in the middle of winter is something special.
2008/02/12 Note:
A special thanks to JaLynn for her and her aunt for identifying this flower as a Japanese Camellia (Camellia Japonica).
This is, indeed, a special gift.
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::verenabloo
02/12/08 8:30 AM GMT
Well, one thing I know for sure and that is that it's NOT a weed. Is it a shrub? If it's growing in a shaded area it might be a shrub. I'm not sure what it is tho.I wonder if it's in the Rhododendron family? Such a strong and enduring little flower, such a precious colour and a very special plant indeed. THere must be a good reason that you've been given such a precious 'gift' my friend!! Verena
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Excellent detail and clarity in your picture. I would never have guessed it was a weed. It just shows you that once again, He works in mysterious ways!
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Now you're just showin' off, ya took a few weeks vacation and come back with this one! Very good friend, hope you're feeling better too.
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Nice shot Don. I do not remember what it is but I have seen it before. Time to hunt through some of my garden books!
Stan
Stan
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“Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you”
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I think this might be a Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger). They are very special and bloom in the middle of winter, even in the snow. I have a photo of a white one in my gallery that groes in my garden. They come in many colours. You can google it and read more about it if you are interested. Wondeful shot!
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I do believe you are correct Susanne. The Christmas Rose indeed.
Stan
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“Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you”
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan
A good foofy upload Don
Your title however reminds me of the many unidentified fallen French, & British soldiers in WWI.
Your title however reminds me of the many unidentified fallen French, & British soldiers in WWI.
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I just hate dirty cutlery !! A mistreated dog should try to leave a deposit on their masters best carpet, after all it's important to establish who's boss ... My gallery is here.
What a beautiful flower. My aunt says that it is a Japanese camellia. It is so pretty and clear.
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I think it's a Japanese Camelia also. I was thinking it might be a Camelia, we had a lot of those in Louisiana. So that sounds pretty right..It's beautiful, and now you have a brand new flower to look forward to every year...Nice stuff!! Verena
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Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.
Well, I can't tell you what happened other than maybe some stray seed ended up in your yard, but they are shade loving. That's why I planted one this year and also because they are very beautiful singly or in number. I'd love to see something blooming in the snow right about now.
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such a vibrant colour for a winter flower, im glad you found out what it is, and im glad you didnt pull it up because you thought it was a weed!
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I recognized it immediately as a Japonica Don- my mother had one in her garden - a hardy thing and always a beautiful sight in bloom.
Lovely detail and colour in this bloom :)
Lovely detail and colour in this bloom :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust