Monday, April 27, 2009

Did you know Vanilla Spoon is the name of a flower?

I just found out that the Soprano Vanilla Spoon is a type of African daisy which blooms from spring through fall. Notice the spoon-shaped petals?

(Of course there's this Vanilla Spoons.)

12 comments:

inkWELL Press said...

Never heard of it, but what an amazing plant. The petals really do look like vanilla spoons!

georgia b. said...

didn't know that. it's a very pretty flower--with such a fitting name.

lovely photo.

Susan from Food Blogga said...

Really? That's so cool. I had no idea.

Christina said...

wow, i did not know that. it's a very interesting flower for sure.

Blair Friedeman said...

oh wow! That is a beautiful flower and the petals really do look like spoons-incredible!

drollgirl said...

i have never seen these! so gorgeous that i am freaking over here!!!

Lauren said...

That flower looks so cool! Who would have thought?

Jennifer said...

Oh that's so cool!
I love your blog, btw. It's just got a great feel to it.

Unknown said...

when I saw your title in my blog reader I said to myself...is it really? I love the name. love!

kadler said...

Haha, no way. That's gorgeous.

essbesee said...

soooo cool.and lovely.

TheBeautyFile said...

These are totally amazing! I love this flower & your namesake!