Monday, September 13, 2010

Rubies for Tuesday

I haven't the faintest idea what kind of flowers these little red ones growing in a formal garden in Portsmouth, NH's Prescott Park are but I quite liked them, they remind me of strawberries.

*ding ding ding* - Ten points to Carletta who just identified this as a Strawberry Fields plant (see, it DOES look like strawberries!), or more officially a Gomphrena Haageana.



Click to enlarge. More rubies can be found here.

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26 comments:

  1. FionaSeptember 13, 2010 at 2:22:00 PM GMT+2

    These might be a sort of Thrift.

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  2. DimpleSeptember 13, 2010 at 2:31:00 PM GMT+2

    I don't know what they are, either, but they are cute!

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  3. regSeptember 13, 2010 at 3:40:00 PM GMT+2

    What ever it is, they a sure beautiful in this picture. They do remind me of Strawberries as well

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2010 at 3:41:00 PM GMT+2

    They also make me think of strawberries. Lovely and airy.

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  5. marcia@joyismygoalSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:05:00 PM GMT+2

    aww those look so sweet

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  6. DarylSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:05:00 PM GMT+2

    No idea but I have seen them here

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  7. SteffiSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:27:00 PM GMT+2

    Really beautiful flowers.But I haven´t a idea ...

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  8. ScribbitSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:03:00 PM GMT+2

    That really is beautiful!

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  9. JaelSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:34:00 PM GMT+2

    They are so pretty! I think I have seen something like that in Finland,but cannot remember what they were called.
    Beautiful picture Robin!

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  10. Felisol September 13, 2010 at 7:03:00 PM GMT+2

    Lovely flowers. Are they edible?
    The pastel green and strong red work so well together.

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  11. EG CameraGirlSeptember 13, 2010 at 9:23:00 PM GMT+2

    Hmmm. I have seen these before but I haven't a clue as to what they are called. I'm going to guess strawberry flower. LOL OK, I am now slowly backing away....

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  12. CarlettaSeptember 13, 2010 at 9:26:00 PM GMT+2

    Hi Robin,
    Lovely shot and DOF!

    I think your flower is actually called "Strawberry Fields" - a Gomphrena Haageana flower.

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  13. EJSeptember 13, 2010 at 9:44:00 PM GMT+2

    Beautiful wild flowers.
    My Ruby Tuesday

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  14. DianneSeptember 13, 2010 at 11:40:00 PM GMT+2

    great shot
    I'll be humming 'Strawberry Fields Forever' for the rest of the evening now :)

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  15. RalphSeptember 14, 2010 at 12:05:00 AM GMT+2

    Delicate rubies, the berry appearing flowers are lovely. They grow wild yet have a cultivated look - small and powerful rubies...

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  16. MojoSeptember 14, 2010 at 3:21:00 AM GMT+2

    Well if you don't know flowers, know your florist. and if you don't know jewelry, know your spammer.

    All kidding aside, it's a great shot. And I alla time take photos of flowers I have no idea what they are.

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  17. The Cunning RuntSeptember 14, 2010 at 3:44:00 AM GMT+2

    Col flowers. I live not far from there and don't believe I've ever seen them before!

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  18. JunnethSeptember 14, 2010 at 4:11:00 AM GMT+2

    Cute post! Can those be eaten?

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  19. khayeSeptember 14, 2010 at 4:22:00 AM GMT+2

    so pretty and beautiful

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  20. JillSeptember 14, 2010 at 6:02:00 AM GMT+2

    They DO look like strawberries ... :)

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  21. LimareaSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:00:00 AM GMT+2

    Really cute flowers :)

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  22. maryt/theteachSeptember 14, 2010 at 12:47:00 PM GMT+2

    Strawberry Fields forever, Robin! Happy RT! :)

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  23. Auntie ESeptember 14, 2010 at 2:39:00 PM GMT+2

    Loving these flowers. and A large field of them...
    My Ruby Link for you

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  24. Stephanie VSeptember 14, 2010 at 5:18:00 PM GMT+2

    Strawberry Fields Forever! Lovely place to see on RT.

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  25. UnknownSeptember 14, 2010 at 11:27:00 PM GMT+2

    Sumptuous red and green.

    Pagan Sphinx Ruby Tuesday

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  26. anymommySeptember 15, 2010 at 6:40:00 AM GMT+2

    This is one of my favorite summer shots of yours. So sweet and simple and delightful.

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