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| An abundance of no less than 14 flower clusters on one plant! These are commonly known as Wax Flowers or Porcelain Flowers. The botanical name is Hoya. It was planted just over 2 years ago and grows along the rafters on the porch. The smell reminds of Honeysuckle and it fills the air at the front door - heavenly! Hoya plants are named after the English gardener Thomas Hoy (1788–1809). |
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Tuesday, 3 May 2011
May 3, 2011
Monday, 2 May 2011
May 2, 2011
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| This little frog was hiding within the spout of the watering can. It gave me an awful fright when it jumped out at such speed that I could not make out what it was until it landed on a potplant nearby! Fortunately it sat long enough for me to fetch my camera. I wonder if it had the same red markings on the other side or whether it hurt itself in the process of escaping. |
Sunday, 1 May 2011
May 1, 2011
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| Well, April ended with a photo of a bird, and the new month starts with another: a Hadeda Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) The iridescent pink sheen on their shoulders, red on their beaks and blue tail feathers are so beautiful. They do a wonderful job aerating the lawn while digging for insects with their long beaks! I am thankful to be home safe after a lovely weekend in Warner Beach. |
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