03 March 2012

Red Powder Puff

. . . yes, that's what it is called: Red Powder Puff!
Nope, we don't own it.
It belongs in Baby's garden!
But there is something extremely dangerous in this flower . . .
. . . have you seen it?
Yes, those BIG red ants (locally called 'hantik')
were crawling all over the flowers!
I did not notice it until I heard someone call my name.
But I did not see anybody!
Whoever alerted me must have been my angel.
Because if that ant should bite me
it would be extremely fatal for somebody with allergy!
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24 comments:

Gemma Wiseman said...

Stunning flower with a deadly sting attached! Beautiful photos!

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

never noticed those berries before. The fire ants, Oh My!!!!!!

Sivinden said...

That's a fascinating flower!

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

You have had great luck.
Beautiful flower.

Regards and best wishes

Maia said...

Oh my, an entire army of hungry ants!
Still, this firework flower is very beautiful.

Jama said...

They are so pretty!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful flower.

Luna Miranda said...

this flower must be very sweet. love your shots.

Eden said...

gorgeous blooms.

Tina´s PicStory said...

what beautiful colors! if you like join us at weekend flowers :)

Zinnia said...

What is exciting and beautiful flower. But hidden in the beauty of low hazard. Good thing you had an angel warn you. The pictures are wonderful. When I first saw the flower, I thought of a fan. I wish you a nice sunday! Zinnias

Carver said...

The red powder puffs are very beautiful.

Cheryl said...

Absolutely gorgeous flower and photographs (except for those ants).

Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA said...

As always, a very enjoyable blog post. That's really something about your angel warning you about the ants. I love the powderpuff plant! Very pretty.

maiaT said...

Very pretty flower and what a bright color!

Carletta said...

I didn't realize the buds were big and round.
Lovely set of shots!
So glad you heard your angel. :)

My flower was a crocus.

NatureFootstep said...

red ants seem to be nasty all over the world. Glad you were not bitten.

Those flowers are so great. Thanks for sharing them. :)

Self Sagacity said...

it looks like the mimosa up close like this. very pretty!

Randi said...

Lovely shots. I have never seen this beautiful flower before.

LindyLouMac said...

Calling by today as another participant from Todays Flowers, beautiful and stunning photos.

DeniseinVA said...

Ooooooooooooo, beautiful! Your flowers always make me smile.

lina@women's perspectives said...

Glad to know that no ant bit you. Love the flowers; it looks like pink soft brush :)

Viola said...

Oh my...!! Dear friend, I'm glad someone called your name (interesting, somone from the other side maybe..), so you could be able to see those figthening and dangerous ants, I have heard of them, but we do not have them in my country.. Take care!

But the flowers.. they are just stunning beautiful, I have never seen those flowers before!

Warm hug, Viola :)

Viola said...

AND... at least.. I'm glad those ants are not in YOUR garden!!