Monday, 24 February 2014

PLATYCODON

Platycodon grandiflorus (from Greek "πλατυκώδων", meaning a broad bell) is a species of herbaceous flowering perennial plant of the family Campanulaceae, and the only member of its genus. It is native to East Asia (China, Korea, Japan and East Siberia). This species is known as platycodon. Depending upon the region, it is also referred to as the Korean bellflower, Chinese bellflower, Japanese bellflower, common balloon flower, or balloon flower (referring to the balloon-shaped flower buds).

This post is part of the Blue Monday meme.
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5 comments:

  1. SmilingSally24 February 2014 at 19:54

    Hi Nick,

    Thanks for sharing the blue-tiful bloom.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  2. Gillena Cox24 February 2014 at 22:38

    They are gorgeous; have a nice Monday

    much love...

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  3. Laura25 February 2014 at 01:01

    These are beautiful Nick!

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  4. Little Wandering Wren25 February 2014 at 10:24

    Ohh lovely, which country did you take this beautiful snap in ?
    Wren x

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  5. Melbourne Australia Photos25 February 2014 at 15:21

    These are growing in our garden here in Melbourne, Australia, Wren.

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