Posted July 2, 2010 by Ellen Hertzman, Manager of Volunteer Experience
Hesperaloe
Summer is really here, as I’m sure you’ve noticed! Though I always lament the passing of the spring flowers, the heat loving plants are out in force!
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Posted September 17, 2008 by Dominique Bayne, Former Senior Horticulturist
Orbea longidens
There are many weird plants out there but succulents have more than their fair share. This Orbea longidens flower is a great example to remind us that though we find many flowers beautiful, they evolved to attract specific pollinators rather than for our pleasure.
Visit this plant in the Succulent House (located in the Rock Alpine Garden) but don’t get too close.
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