Calico Dutchman's Pipe

Blossoms of a Dutchman's Pipe vine at the Smithsonian gardens.

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[Ann H. LeFevre]

Wow- they are so interesting looking! Good shot.

[Julie Chapa]

Neat looking plant. The petals look like velvet.

[Dawn Ulmer]

I have never seen these. Thank you! Fav.

[Gena Pegg]

This is beautifufl and unusual. Looks like velvet dress and slippers.

[John]

Fascinating snd unique! What a find!

[Taffy]

I've never seen these -- they are really interesting!

[Deborah Ortiz]

Amazing!

[KWind]

How unique...great shot!

[Princess Fairlane]

Such a pretty flower :)

[vstap]

Very interesting flowers. Love the color.

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful

[mittens (Marilyn)]

They are interesting looking and very pretty. Great capture.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Super capture, brilliant focus, detail and deep colour. FAV from me.

[carol white]

A beautiful shot,unusual flowers:-)

[Stephanie Swift]

They do look like printed fabric. Thanks for sharing them.

[Islandgirl]

Wow what a beautiful vine the bright purple blooms are amazing!

[Khawbecker]

@olivetreeann @tjchapa @deu49097 @eyesmile @congaree @taffy @deborahortiz @kwind @princesicita @vstap @bkbinthecity @mittens @ladymagpie @carolmw @tristansmum @radiogirl Thank you for not being put off by this crazy looking flower. There's more where that came from. I posted a photo of another variety today. Thank you for your comments and interest in the unique. I appreciate the favs too. :)