Francoa is a genus of the Francoaceae family which consists of herbs endemic to Chile. Plants may grow up to one metre high and produce basal clumps of round, deeply lobed, dark green, fuzzy leaves with winged leafstalks.
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bridal wreath: Chilean evergreen shrub having delicate spikes of small white flowers
bloom: produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed"
reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
(of a plant) Produce flowers; bloom
Induce (a plant) to produce flowers
Be in or reach an optimum stage of development; develop fully and richly
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
Bridal Wreath 11
My neighbors Bridal Wreath starting to bud. Wanted more sharpness, as 1/4s @ f/9 was a bit slow on this cloudy and breezy day. We've had 7 straight days of rain though, so the sun hasn't been out much. Raining as i post this with more on the way tomorrow! Will try again if i can...
Bridal Wreath
My pride and joy! This is a spirea that I'm told is also called "bridal wreath", which I think is very approppriate.