This is called a Star fish flower. I had not seen one before and I guess they dont stay in bloom that long. I went back the next day to try and take some better photos and it had closed its bloom up. This is one odd looking flower.
#starfishflower#desertflower#cacti#bloom
Welcome to the desert section of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens. This side had some truly impressive hot weather plants. And of course all of it is not anything you should grab onto. They are littered with thorns of all different shapes and sizes.
#desertplants#desert#botanical
So this little guy was the same one that you saw the underside of coming up the stairs in an earlier post. The front view is just as impressive. I do enjoy the view looking into the canopy of these as I feel it brings a new light to them.
#bonsai#bonsaitree#garden#photograph
You didn't think I was done posting Bonsai trees did you? I have so many of these to post, each one is beautiful in its own way. Also Matthaei Botanical Gardens has a bonsai that is 800-1000 years old! That is just awesome!
#bonsaitree#bonsai#tree#plants#gardens#beautiful
Another angle of this amazing bird of paradise. The leaves on this plant were easily half the size of my body. This plant is surprisingly easy to maintain. Keep it on the same water schedule and dont change its temperature and its a pretty happy plant.
#birdofparadise#beautiful
The perfect photo of Rachel interacting with some of the plants in the botanical garden. The natural light really made her look as if she was meant to be here. I love how her dress goes so well with the entire atmosphere of this place.
#model#photography#perfectpicture#lovely