This isn't a man-eating dog post. Rather, it is about a lovely plant Keith planted in my yard, telling me that the yellow center attracts insects, and that the flower then closes around said clueless creature.
He couldn't remember what it is called. I'll bug him (heh!) and let you know if he remembers when he's not trying so hard to.
This purple plant is about the size of an outstretched palm, lovely and very different.
If you know what it is, please fill me in. I couldn't find it searching insect-eating plants or flowers, or carniverous plants.
Okay, I found a bit more about this vine and flower. It is called Aristolochia elegans, or pipe vine or Dutchman's pipe, or calico flower. Apparently it attracts butterflies, but I don't see anything about it eating them, or any other live critters. Still, it intrigues, and I'll let you know if I learn anything more.
This vine is a carnivora pato. I have it growing in my yard and the flowers are twice the size of my head.
The smell is that of rotting meat, but the flowers are so stunning I will just enjoy it.
Posted by: Pat | September 09, 2007 at 11:24 AM