Cleome in the morning

Morning light after dew at night - a perfect way to start the day



The source image



I found this in what is called the Butterfly Garden at a local park. Check out the large, nearly spherical drop that has formed at the center of one of the blooms. It was acting like a miniature magnifying lens.

These are very showy plants. When I had them in my garden I called them my "glamour girls". The raindrop in the center is quite a capture.

Beautiful! The water droplets really add to the image.

What a great view with the water droplet. I like Cleome and this one is a lovely color. Nice banner too!

A mysterious looking banner. And the plant, too, was a mystery to me--did not guess it was cleome. I love the raindrops!

Thanks @Fleur569, @Zoia, @pod, @ lauriemorningglory, @dirtdorphins, and @Johannian for weighing in with comments and acorns on this banner, and all the others who chipped in with . Much appreciated.

@arctangent
Excellent image & banner, Elizabeth.
I just "discovered" cleome a few years ago, and they're
one of my favorites now.

They grow amazingly quickly once in the log phase,
becoming very robust (& prickly!) centers of attention.
They also reseed very well, and don't seem to have any
problems with disease or critters.