Dog's Balls (Grewia retusifolia) by Don

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23-Feb-2017

Dog's Balls (Grewia retusifolia)

The common name, not for polite circles (I never claimed membership of that), refers to the shape of the fruits (not shown).
This is a small shrub of the tropical savanna.

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victorswan		19-May-2017 17:54
Beautiful plant and blossom lovely details It's nice to see plants from another continent, so different Don BV

Nirvan Hope		09-Apr-2017 01:15
Interesting how plants get their common names - will wait to see the fruits.

Trent Watts		08-Apr-2017 19:27
Lovely picture and a great story.

Missed Opportunities		08-Apr-2017 18:12
Beautiful plant and blossom - - Nature does not abide by the polite circles

Jim Coffman		08-Apr-2017 13:04
I like the delicate blooms!

joseantonio		08-Apr-2017 11:43
beautiful closeup details.V.

Yvonne		08-Apr-2017 10:24
Very handsome leaves, and a bloom similar to a crowea, a pink variety of which we have growing in our garden...

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