Firespike

While trimming my Firespike (Odontonema strictum), I pulled off this old flower. Normally, there are red "spikes" all up and down this stem.I thought all the detail was so interesting. I've never seen it curled over like this. The Firespike attracts hummingbirds. I actually saw one once in my garden. Apparently, they are rare here in S. Florida.

[❀ Lynn]

What a cool looking plant. Googled it to see what it looked like in flower! Nice. I like this capture of it.

[Danette Thompson]

@lynnb Thank you, Lynn! It is a nice plant and easy to maintain (a requirement in my yard!).

[Antonio Vigil]

great shot!!!

[Kathryn Marshall]

Beautiful shot. Great color tones.

[Danette Thompson]

@jsvigil Thank you, Antonio!

@daisy Thanks very ,uch, Kathryn.

Thank you all for appreciating it.

[French Speaking Redneck]

Very nice, and impressed by your botanical knowledge

[Danette Thompson]

@anzere03 Thanks for your nice comments! I know mostly the common names but I thought since there is a world of people here, I'd add the botanical name. I used to buy plants wholesale, consulting a monthly book with which nurseries had which plants and they are all listed botanically to avoid confusion. I love plants!

[Ian]

Nicely captured Danette

[Danette Thompson]

@ianwm54 Thanks, as always, Ian. Greatly appreciated.

[Caren]

That is such a cool find! At first glance, I thought it was some sort of sea shell.

[bardejov]

Nice set up, lovely light.

[Danette Thompson]

@clmiller That's what I was thinking, Caren! Unfortunately someone threw it away.

@bardejov always appreciate your feedback.

[Amaya Williams]

The shadow really sets off the flower--nice one!

[Danette Thompson]

@worldbiking Thanks, Amaya, was trying to capture it differently. I appreciate your comments!