Same plant but different

This plant in Tahoe intrigues me because it has pairs of flowers that look very different. I don’t know if it’s a male/female thing or what.

[Shanne]

it does look like anthers (male) on the top one and decorative pistil (female) on the bottom one

[Suzie Townsend]

Great observation! And a beautiful photo!

[Kathryn]

Cool!

[Jean]

Beautiful, and an interesting observation

[Sharon Lee]

Well spotted, maybe they are in different stages of growth.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

it is so interesting, you could be right

[Pat Paugh]

Love the relationship between the two.

[Mallory]

Wow, just gorgeous.