Panama Pacific and Something Yellow

Written on October 20, 2011 at 1:00 AM, by Miriam Admin

If you are a garden friend then you have seen many photos of this beautiful purple Panama Pacific waterlily. It is growing stronger each day. Unlike the other water lilies the blooms last for several days and continues to send up new buds. There is something yellow and tiny that has made its way into the pond. Anyone know what this is?  Hot off the press—Pat says it’s Greater Bladderwort—read about it—it’s  carnivorous http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/greater_bladderwort.htm 

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13 Comments to Panama Pacific and Something Yellow

  1. by Beth@Soap and Garden

    On November 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    The bright yellow of the flowers and the slender stems compel prey to get a little closer. . .

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  2. by Terry

    On October 20, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    BEAUTIFUL… the flowers and the photos. The lighting and shadows are so perfect they look like they’ve been
    hand painted by GOD.

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    Miriam Admin Reply:
    October 20th, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Terry, I love your reaction to the photos. I agree.

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  3. by Alex Crow

    On October 20, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    yep that’s bladderwort alright. my momma josie had it in her pond and would use it (as a tea but i’m not a doctor and didn’t even play one on tv, lol) to cure urinary tract and bladder infections. she warned me that those uses didn’t have anything to do with the name because it also is a diuretic and can be quite dangerous. but it’s an unusual plant, quite beautiful, i think. i love it among the blue of the panama pacific, such an ethereal water lily!

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    Miriam Admin Reply:
    October 20th, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Alex, When I reconnect with Dale we’ll track down Momma Josie and compare stories!!

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    Alex Crow Reply:
    October 20th, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    i’ll send her your way as soon as she’s finished knocking some old, negative stuff out of my head ;-) she and my mom are working on me at the moment ;-) (9th anniversary of her death is coming up in november, so they’re working hard together on me right now)

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    Miriam Admin Reply:
    October 20th, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I’m in no rush!!

  4. by Beverly

    On October 20, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Wow my purple one…Gorgeous!

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  5. by Linda L.

    On October 20, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I honor all those that lost their battles to Cancer! But I do envy they’re finally painfree. Pretty flowers are heartwarming! Thank you for sharing!

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  6. by Pat in OH

    On October 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Maybe its Bladderwort? here’s a link to a page that describes it
    http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/greater_bladderwort.htm

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    Miriam Admin Reply:
    October 20th, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Pat, It does look like bladderwort. I’ve never heard of it. Thanks for the link I’ll post it—imagine that—it’s carnivorous. Thanks again.

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  7. by Kathy Henrickson

    On October 20, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Miriam, these are the most beautiful photo’s. The close up of the flower is amazing. Just Beautiful. Thanks for the beauty this morning. Love you!

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  8. by Brant

    On October 20, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    i have no clue, but it is a nice shape and color

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