All Wrapped Up

These woodland Bloodroot flowers were the third to appear in my garden this spring. Their leaves have not unwrapped yet.

This plant has an interesting history with Native Americans. They used the root for red dye.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodroot

[Margaret Pengelly]

What an interesting flower. Thanks for sharing. Do the flowers push up through the curled leaves?

[Geertje K.]

How interesting to see how the leaves protect the flower at first, amazing picture!

[alia_801]

Amazing flowers, and great shot :) Love the composition!

[lyn]

Wow really interesting and different.

[Denise]

@ubobohobo Yes, the flowers to push through the wrapped up leaves. Later, the leaves will unfurl; they are very large and heart shaped.

[Arthur Loosley]

Interesting flowers, Denise, and a nice commentary.

[lesley allen]

Lovely, what beautiful flowers, I would like to see them when the leaves are unfurled. please!

[Kirsty .P]

Wow,never seen anything like it,they are so beautiful!

[Kimberly Mitchell]

I've never seen those but they're so cool!

[Dawn Loehr]

Those are beautiful. Nicely captured!

[cynce frantz]

lovely capture... never seen anything like this before and thanks for the history too.

[Jann]

Great capture. I like the dead leaf ground cover and beautiful new blooms.

[judith deacon]

What a great picture and fascinating notes. I don't suppose these would grow in my English garden!

[Robin]

Stunning shot, Denise. I haven't seen them before.

[petra]

this is lovely!

[Jahid Tuhin]

very much caring beauty..lovely

[Angie Vega ☮♥ シ]

Beautiful garden

[Roe Jan]

Very beautiful! Isn't that interesting how the leaves wrap around the flower like that - a natural vase for each one!

[Anita Hoyle]

Very unusual flowers and an excellent description.

[elkehochban]

Fantastic! I've never seen these before!

[Tracey Hatcher]

beautiful

[Beth]

Wow, never seen flowers like this, that is really cool that the leaves are wrapped around the stems. Great shot.

[Jennifer B.]

I've never seen these, what an interesting flower!

[wendy chapman]

You did great with this shot. They make such a pretty grouping. I need to get in the woods!

[CocoRose]

Oh wow how interesting!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

These are wonderfully interesting flowers, and you got such a nice group portrait of them. Will look forward to other treasures that are in your garden.

[Jennifer Krick]

Great capture of the as-yet-unfurled leaves' detail. What zone are you in?

[Denise]

@zisforzillah Zone 4.

[mimo]

Very nice!! I don't know these flowers!

[Karen Sylvia]

Beautiful! I'm glad to see this. I have these in my yard (not out yet) and I never knew the name. :)

[robinwarner]

fantastic again

[Steve Helvey]

really funky. looks like they should be in a rain forest. lucky you.

[Stephen Deacon]

What an interesting looking plant and a beautiful capture of a fine group.

[Paula]

Strange but beautiful little flowers! Very pretty:)

[Bill Dodsworth]

Lovely pic!!

[simon peter thorne]

Great shot

[Margaret Tryon]

Gorgeous shot and so interesting about the leafs.

[Kim]

really lovely flowers, I dont think I've ever seen any like that before!

[Wendy]

Beautiful flowers!

[Annie Feeley]

Lovely!

[Susan McIntyre]

So beautiful.

[Marinade Spatula]

Wow, Wow, Wow - fav :-D

[Yoella Offir]

What extraordinary flowers. Very nice capture of them.

[Amber D]

Interesting flowers. Thank you for sharing the info about them. Wonderful shot, too!

[Juliette Packham]

wow, what interesting flowers, you have such an amazing array of colours and varities in your garden. Lovely shot

[Matt Clendon]

They look like they're almost gift wrapped in leaves. I've never seen plants like that before.

[Frances Chaloner]

Amazing shot, very unusual flowers!

[Diane]

Another great flower shot!

[marg]

What a fascinating looking flower Denise - can't wait to see them with the leaves unwrapped.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful

[Paula Fontanini]

Amazing flowers, gorgeous shot! I don't think I've ever seen them before! Thanks for sharing, I'll have to look into these!

[Alan Warren]

Great photograph, interesting flower :)

[Amanda]

They're amazing! I'd never seen or heard of them before. Love it!

[Megs]

Those are cool, great shot!

[wendy chapman]

This is still my favorite of your shots. Very nicely done.

[Tabbycat]

How extraordinary! I've never seen a plant with blooming flowers and unfurled leaves before!

[Anna Mae Andrews]

The petals are magic, so crisp and perfect. The story is very interesting and memorable. Blood red from roots!

[Bethany]

Beautiful. Very interesting.