Sunday, June 5, 2011

Gazania. Γκαζάνια.

A beautiful, daisie like flower which I saw for first time at Mt Pelion. Gazania splendens.Its origins are from South Africa. At nights the flowers are closing. When the sun is high up in the skies again, the flowers unfold and are fully open and look like they are exploding.
Ένα όμορφο φυτό που μοιάζει με μαργαρίτα. Το είδα στο Πήλιο για πρώτη φορά. Η καταγωγή του είναι από την Αφρική. Την νύχτα τα άνθη μαζεύονται και κλείνουν. Όταν ο ήλιος ανεβεί ψηλά στον ουρανό το πρωί, τότε τα άνθη ανοίγουν και πάλι. Σαν μια έκρηξη χρωμάτων.

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13 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJune 5, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Exquisite captures, Costas! And such beautiful colors! You do find the most delightful things to photograph whether it is nature at its best or man made, you capture it perfectly and I thank you for sharing them with us! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  2. SquirrelQueenJune 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Great shots of gorgeous blooms Costas. I love Gazania, I had some in my garden last year.

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  3. BeritJune 5, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    This plant is beautiful Costas:)
    Have a nice day:)

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  4. Joop ZandJune 5, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    nice flower Costas.....colors are wonderful.

    Greetings and a nice sunday my friend.

    Joop

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  5. ✿France✿ June 5, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Tes fleurs sont superbes j'aime ces couleurs
    j'ai trop de soucis sur les blogs alors je t'embrasse

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  6. victoria eugeniaJune 5, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Magníficas fotografías!!! Saludos.

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  7. Magia da InêsJune 5, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Lindas fotos.
    Tenho três pés de gazania no meu jardim dessa mesma cor.
    Eu a chamo de margarida colorida mas eu não sabia que era de origem africana.
    Bom domingo, amigo!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

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  8. AllisonJune 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    That is quite a striking flower, Costas. It really caught my eye!

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  9. BirdmanJune 5, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Never seen one quite like that. Love the color.

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  10. Out on the prairieJune 5, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    One bloom I always like to have around my yard as well.

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  11. TexWisGirlJune 5, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    WOW! That is very unique and beautiful! I love it!

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  12. MontanagirlJune 5, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Well, I finally managed to access your blog this morning. I've been having trouble, hence the lack of comments from me. This is a nice series, but that first shot is just gorgeous.

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  13. mar9659June 6, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    ✿perfect✿"
    Εχω φυτεμένα σ'ένα πυθάρι της
    αυλής μου με Γκαζάνια και είναι η
    ποιό όμορφη γωνιά της αυλής μου.

    Ευχές καρδιάς για ένα όμορφο καλοκαιράκι !!!
    Καλό μήνα Κωστή!!

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