dutchman's pipe, so sexy!

I asked dear Dennison at the Audbon House and Tropical Gardens in Key West, Florida what plant in the gardens should not be missed. He took me to a back fence covered in the Dutchman's Pipe. Oh my! What a sexy plant. Please note the heart shaped leaves, the closed flower which appears so male, and the open flower which just screams, "woman!".  All this to attract the pollinator which I have been told is a butterfly. The wee seed of this plant is also in the shape of a heart. I heart it so much. xoxo

royal poinciana

what's your favorite tree?

many in key west reply, "the royal poinciana"

and you can see why

here's to love

night blooming stunner

I was out on a moonlit bike ride when i was stopped by the most delicious scent, and found these holy moly glorious characters...