They are a very pale pinkish color, with yellow ribs, and seem to be a popular subject for local artists, as I see watercolors and oils of them everywhere. They're quite stunning, and I've never seen anything like them before. If anyone can provide an identification of what they are, I would appreciate it. Not knowing their name won't prevent me from driving by my neighbor's house to admire them every evening, though.
I think it's angel trumpet or Brugmansia. Looks like a very alrge Datura only hangy down!
ReplyDeleteHow about Allamanda? (No pun intended)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions. I definitely think based on the other images for both those flowers, it is angel trumpet, or a close variation thereof. It's not Allamanda, although we do have quite a bit of that here as well, particularly at work.
ReplyDeleteI second Wanda; I've seen it listed as bat-pollinated, so maybe you should do a night stake-out and get some photos of bats!
ReplyDeleteOh Yuck...BATS??????
ReplyDeleteLatin Name:Brugmansia spp. There are several species in this genus.
ReplyDeleteCommon Names:Angel's trumpet, brugmansia, tree datura, angel star.
VERY POISONOUS
Toxicity
"All parts of Brugmansia plants contain dangerous levels of poison and may be fatal if ingested by humans or animals, including livestock and pets. Contact with the eyes can cause pupil diliation (mydriasis) or unequal pupil size (anisocoria).[3] Some municipalities prohibit the purchase, sale, or cultivation of Brugmansia plants." wikipedia
Beautiful photo!!