Cat’s Ears
AKA
Star Tulip
Daily Photo #20
The local name is Cat’s Ear but there is an invasive dandelion type flower in England that goes by a nearly identical name so some people prefer the Star Tulip designation.
This petite wildflower cuddles deep into meadow grasses and the three fuzzy white petals contrasting with the purple throat and sepals as well as pale blue touches make it difficult to photograph (after many tries, I just gave up and settled for this one) but beautiful to look at. It seems to favor 3 or 4 flowers to a cluster and has one long leaf. Kids love to pick it. Don’t let them. There aren’t enough as it is.
Posted by silverstar98121 on May 4, 2008 at 11:02 am
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Posted by max on May 4, 2008 at 11:07 am
Oh cats ears is a much better name.
Posted by Sandi on May 4, 2008 at 12:43 pm
What a beautiful shot and a gorgeous flower.
Posted by maggiescamera on May 4, 2008 at 12:46 pm
That is a really cool looking flower. I love the color of it!
Posted by Kym on May 4, 2008 at 2:22 pm
When you get close, they are so much like kitten ear’s that the urge to pet them is almost irresistible.
Posted by bluelaker4 on May 4, 2008 at 4:07 pm
That is a beautiful flower. I’ve never seen it before.
Posted by USelaine on May 4, 2008 at 5:39 pm
That’s beautiful! I haven’t seen them down here. It looks like a variety of Sego Lily, which can be quite rare. The photo is fantastic.
Posted by Kym on May 4, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Are Sego Lillys blooming already there? Not yet here.
Posted by Kym on May 4, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Aunt Jackie,
I love this flower!
Posted by thegnukid on May 4, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Wow! Lovely, but, to me, there’s an element of danger lurking in there with those bristles…thanks for sharing.
Posted by Kitty on May 5, 2008 at 12:12 am
Gosh, I love that.
Posted by Kym on May 5, 2008 at 4:53 am
Kid, the only dangerous thing about this flower is that the desire to touch is nearly overwhelming. It is soo soft looking.
Kitty, you might say it called to you
Posted by forkboy on May 5, 2008 at 8:22 am
Thing looks carnivorous to me……let’s change the name to Nibbling Cat Ear!
Posted by Kym on May 5, 2008 at 8:47 am
The thought of a cat’s ear nibbling–think your cat, Phoebe–on its owner’s fingers—AAAArrrgh! Like something out of a horror movie.
Posted by riihele on May 12, 2008 at 8:55 am
Hei Kym
Oooh, so lovely ‘
and absolutely love the purple!
Take good care. Rii
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