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A Virginia bluebell with a funny blossom

May 26th, 2007 · 11 Comments

Virginia bluebell blossoms from different plantsI’m not sure what’s going on here, whether it’s some kind of mutation or a result of weather or other kind of damage. On the right is a typical Virginia bluebell (Mertensia virginica). It has the typical salverform blossom, and 5 sepals in its calyx (the part that is circled).

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