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8.01.2011

A floral hedgehog


The generic name Echinacea is rooted in the Greek word (echinos), meaning hedgehog, it references the spiky appearance and feel of the flower heads.

2 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I 2nd TexWisGirl's comment! Definitely GORGEOUS! =)

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  2. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 1, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I din't know that, but makes perfect sense. Lovely photo!

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