droplets of rain

It's been raining so much lately!  The plants are loving it along with lots of thirsty and hungry creatures.

A rain drop nestles in the center of a kalanchoe.

Rain droplets drip from the edges of this not-yet-quite-opened lily.

a convention on Solomon's seal leaves

purple clematis with lime leaves

A daddy long legs traverses a rain splattered field of leaves.

Rain droplets festoon a bevy of crimson lilies.

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is  "D." Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun!  


Thank you, Ms Jenny, for hostessing another round!

  
photos by me  © 2014   all rights reserved

seeming to undulate

This stunning passion flower is growing in the gardens of Sunny Point Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina.  The restaurant grows much of the vegetables and herbs served in its own extensive gardens.  Scattered among the gardens are tables and chairs, children's play areas, and gorgeous flowers.

un . du . late --to move with a smooth wavelike motion; having a wavy surface or edge

LINKS:  
interesting information about medicinal usages from the University of Maryland (my alma mater!)
description  of passion flower (of which there are 400 species!)
cultivation --Royal Horticultural Society  

THANK YOU, Judie, for identifying this plant!
 

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is "U." Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun! 


PS:  I have been on vacation and then catching up with myriad things.  I apologize for the length of time it's taken to visit you.  But visit you, I will!
 
photo by me © 2013   all rights reserved