tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post4945573557777457925..comments2024-03-28T00:17:04.614-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: HORTON HEARS A WHO FLOWER1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-43989135404190804262018-05-26T11:31:19.472-05:002018-05-26T11:31:19.472-05:00It's also known as Mimosa strigillosa, or &quo...It's also known as Mimosa strigillosa, or "sunshine mimosa" or powderpuff or "sensitive plant"- fascinating little weed. Was recently chosen as "Plant of the Year" in Florida. Grows like a weed down here in central Florida, they xeroscape with them to protect the environment. I gather bouquets of them all the time! <br /><br />thatseaofflashingsapphireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11009352614668005741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-52939879305903566352012-05-11T21:43:47.445-05:002012-05-11T21:43:47.445-05:00My husband and I found some of these tonight while...My husband and I found some of these tonight while out on our walk. I was thrilled when I saw what it was. I told him I knew where to find out more about them. I was so happy to come back here to find out what they were and look them up for more info. Thank you for your keen eye and sharing so many wonderful things on your blog... also, we picked and ate some dew berries along our stroll. :)danajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04478950960975545999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-87560940845689209372012-05-06T14:49:35.561-05:002012-05-06T14:49:35.561-05:00Ha, that's too neat! I guess it's somethin...Ha, that's too neat! I guess it's something that is growing all over. Sure wished we knew what they were (other than cool!). Thanks for stopping by!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-37280986139297622232012-05-05T14:54:53.063-05:002012-05-05T14:54:53.063-05:00My daughter and I just found some of these in the ...My daughter and I just found some of these in the parking lot of the movie theater after seeing a movie....we thought the same thing. We live in Daytona Beach, FL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-14948469717642008872012-04-18T23:28:39.208-05:002012-04-18T23:28:39.208-05:00They are so cool, everytime I see the picture I to...They are so cool, everytime I see the picture I took it makes me smile for some reason. This is probably a weed or something shortlived, but I'll enjoy them while I can. It would be neat if I could collect a seed or something, I'll have to check that out. Nature is always surprising us, huh?1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-79949486907741567512012-04-18T22:23:52.906-05:002012-04-18T22:23:52.906-05:00I want some of those puffy flowers in my garden! ...I want some of those puffy flowers in my garden! You are so lucky to have so many wonderful flowers and plants.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189157322930654023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-89035431732033653692012-04-18T21:51:42.676-05:002012-04-18T21:51:42.676-05:00I need to try to cut one and keep it but something...I need to try to cut one and keep it but something tells me it will be fleeting. I might have to just enjoy them from a distance, ha.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-77289361104996460592012-04-18T05:46:33.517-05:002012-04-18T05:46:33.517-05:00Nice find! They really do look like Horton's f...Nice find! They really do look like Horton's flower. And so pretty too. I love puffball kinds of flowers.Lurachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-47312668992218101002012-04-17T23:17:24.019-05:002012-04-17T23:17:24.019-05:00That's some great info! I had NO idea what th...That's some great info! I had NO idea what these are/were, I'll have to check out the foliage. Now I'm all excited to go out and try it. Hope I can find the patch where these were. Thanks for the info!!! Awesome. Please stop back by!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-70665529217319356922012-04-17T23:16:10.482-05:002012-04-17T23:16:10.482-05:00OK, now I was JUST going to say I hope someone can...OK, now I was JUST going to say I hope someone can identify it and then judydee below has perhaps done that. Too cool. I love the internet. You know, so many things we find are just sort of weeds, but even those have an inherent beauty...thanks for the kind words, it truly means the world to us. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-91048523724163465122012-04-17T23:14:28.933-05:002012-04-17T23:14:28.933-05:00Too funny!!! I guess that's what we need huh?...Too funny!!! I guess that's what we need huh? LOL!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-29673915754225584672012-04-17T23:14:02.042-05:002012-04-17T23:14:02.042-05:00I wish I could save one or two for your kids, ha. ...I wish I could save one or two for your kids, ha. Too funny about the movies, one of the ladies I work with said she has now watched Cars about 100 times and Puss n Boots is closing in on the same. ha. Thanks for visiting, hope you'll come back!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-61309861452562625072012-04-17T19:54:13.274-05:002012-04-17T19:54:13.274-05:00I believe the flower is Sensitive Biar, or Schrank...I believe the flower is Sensitive Biar, or Schrankia microphylla (Solander ex Smith) Macbr. Or more easily said, Sleepy Briar. If you gently stroke the fern-like foliage, it closes up on itself. It was quite a treat for us to find one when we were young.<br /><br />judydeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-77956512824466213402012-04-17T13:51:14.854-05:002012-04-17T13:51:14.854-05:00Please share when you find out what kind of flower...Please share when you find out what kind of flower it is! I just love all the amazing things in nature you are finding on your farm!Ambrosia's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057374606617460563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-62672765947411484382012-04-17T12:47:11.625-05:002012-04-17T12:47:11.625-05:00so when are you getting an elephant?so when are you getting an elephant?mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-75602782361477885692012-04-17T09:02:24.568-05:002012-04-17T09:02:24.568-05:00Now that is really cute. what a pretty flower too ...Now that is really cute. what a pretty flower too and it does look like the Horton flower. My kids would go crazy if they saw that, it's one of their favorite movies. Alas, I've probably had to watch it a hundred times, haha.beccanoreply@blogger.com