Photo of the Week
Taken: Summer 2015
Along the edge of the yard, next to an intermittent creek, there is a dense, wild thicket of privet hedge, honeysuckle, and wild roses. On one of my morning walkabouts I discovered this intricate and attractive bloom emerging from the dense thicket. I have seen this before and assume it is a wildflower. Would appreciate anyone who recognizes this blossom letting me know what it is. It grows on a vine among all of the other plants in this mini-jungle.
Unknown Wildflower (or is it NOT a wildflower?)
Incidentally, I encourage the wild growth in this area. It provides nesting opportunities for several species of birds and creates a privacy barrier between the property and the county road on the other side of the creek.
Update: This is indeed a passion flower. Thank you for the comments and identification.
Photographs © 2015 Jeff Richmond
Looks like some kind of mutant passionflower!
Mutant passion flower. Maybe a new variety?? Thank you for the comment.
That is a beautiful flower (and photo)! I believe it is a passion flower.
Thank you for the comment and the identification.
I agree with everyone else, some kind of passion flower. Great find.
Three in agreement. Guess that settles it. Thank for your confirmation.