by Curt L.
Member since:
November 1, 2007

The Very Rare Parrot Flower

February 12, 2008 12:54 PM EST
views: 341 | rating: 10/10 (41 votes) | comments: 68
I received this article in my email and thought it was just too beautiful and unusual not to share with my Gather friends!

This is a unique flower from Thailand.
It is also a protected species and is not allowed to be exported.
This will be the only way we will be able to view this flower.
A FLOWER ALL THE WAY FROM THAILAND; THE VERY RARE PARROT FLOWER...
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Comments: 68

Katie Scarlett (Site Bouncer Wanna Be) O. Feb 12, 2008, 12:57pm EST
I have seen pictures of this before. It really is truly beautiful and deserves to be protected. It is, to me, one of those wonderful miracles of nature. Thank you so much for posting these pictures.
Chelsea R. Feb 12, 2008, 1:06pm EST
those were great! such pretty flowers!
William Dotani Feb 12, 2008, 1:10pm EST
The deep subtle hues are very beautiful. It looks like a member of the orchid family.
Otelia S. Feb 12, 2008, 1:26pm EST
awesome of you to share.
Dee - Nature Babe! Feb 12, 2008, 2:40pm EST
That flower is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it!
Leslie "Missy" T. Feb 12, 2008, 2:52pm EST
Very beautiful flower!
Anne M. Feb 12, 2008, 3:09pm EST
Amazing! What Mother Nature makes...

Thanks for it's picture and sharing with us.
Chris E. Feb 12, 2008, 4:08pm EST
I think that is so cool. I have seen it someqwhere before but can't recall where but it still amazes me.
Thank you for bringing my attention to something so God made intricate and man probably made gone. The only saving grace; God will bring back all the beauty lost by His imperfect humans and all will be perfected.
sheila h. Feb 12, 2008, 4:55pm EST
looks like a member of the bleeding heart family of flowering shrubs?..thanks curt!
Rebecca C. Feb 12, 2008, 5:22pm EST
Wow! Very beautiful!
Rebecca C. Feb 12, 2008, 5:23pm EST
I hope you are having a great day!
Rebecca C. Feb 12, 2008, 5:23pm EST
I have been interested in these for a long time. They are very beautiful!
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Feb 12, 2008, 5:53pm EST
How cool! Thanks for sharing it with us!
: )
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Feb 12, 2008, 6:49pm EST
I've never heard of this. Thanks for sharing it. It is a pretty flower.
lynn a. Feb 12, 2008, 9:45pm EST
It is a beautiful flower. I'm glad you posted it.
*Holly *. Feb 12, 2008, 10:54pm EST
What a lovely flower!
Thanks for posting it
Cookie Queen K. Feb 13, 2008, 3:31am EST
This is amazing, thank you for sharing. You know, now I know why, my grandmother told me and my sisters, not to pick wild flowers when we were young.
June B. Feb 13, 2008, 10:24am EST
Thanks Curt. The picture is lovely.
William Dotani Feb 13, 2008, 10:47am EST
I much prefer this to dandelions.
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Feb 13, 2008, 11:12am EST
That is so pretty.
Ellie !. Feb 13, 2008, 11:18am EST
interesting...swear I commented on this last night...must have been in a fog!
Ellie !. Feb 13, 2008, 11:18am EST
I am in the office suffering...but that's better than being home and suffering...I think...
Ellie !. Feb 13, 2008, 11:19am EST
least I got to go to starbucks for my coffee because my husband couldn't find the beans in time to make his coffee...
Ellie !. Feb 13, 2008, 11:19am EST
it's one of those grinds and tamps and pressure brews one cup at a time...
Ellie !. Feb 13, 2008, 11:19am EST
but wait! I had to buy with my starbucks card....what's that about!
Have a good day, Curt!
Ellie !. Feb 13, 2008, 11:24am EST
I figured you were busy...was just hoping everyone was doing well... you are always so positive and cheerful...I know, it beats the alternative! Might as well look up, right...doesn't do any good to look down.
sheila h. Feb 13, 2008, 1:01pm EST
heeyyy..YOU are the nifty one! and we are all the fortunate benefactors of having you here!
Mariana T. Feb 13, 2008, 8:54pm EST
When I was in Thailand, I saw many orchids but I don't remember this one - lovely and I appreciate you showing it to us! Thank you - I love beautiful things - Salud.
DJ B. Feb 15, 2008, 6:45pm EST
Curt, I've never seen anything like it! Awesomely intricate and beautiful! Thanks for sharing this rare wonder with us. ;o)
Sherrie H. Feb 16, 2008, 1:08am EST
I can't see... what is wrong with Gather? Or is it just me?
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 16, 2008, 9:58am EST
Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to see it Curt!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 16, 2008, 9:58am EST
It is really beautiful!
Sue M. Feb 16, 2008, 11:52pm EST
Awesome, Curt! Simply amazing flower!
Sherrie H. Feb 17, 2008, 3:40pm EST
I came back for a look - I can see now!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 18, 2008, 12:30am EST
Are you doing any painting this weekend?
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 18, 2008, 12:30am EST
Hope you are having a good one.
N A Feb 19, 2008, 12:04pm EST
What a gorgeous little treat for you to share with us, Curt! Thanks!
t b. Feb 19, 2008, 1:57pm EST
Thank you for sharing this with us Curt.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 20, 2008, 9:16am EST
Have you seen a doctor?
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 20, 2008, 9:16am EST
I know I make a great nag don't I.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 20, 2008, 9:16am EST
Sorry, I'm just being me.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 20, 2008, 9:17am EST
I'm feeling a little rough today myself.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 20, 2008, 9:17am EST
And I haven't been running in two days.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 20, 2008, 9:18am EST
I really hate setbacks.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 20, 2008, 9:18am EST
Take good care of yourself Curt.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Feb 20, 2008, 9:18am EST
Catch you later.
Wilma M. Feb 20, 2008, 11:14am EST
That's neat, Curt. Thanks for sharing. I will have to go look at an enlargement of the flower picture.
Nyota *Star* Feb 20, 2008, 6:21pm EST
stunning! thanks!
Mark Lange Feb 20, 2008, 9:18pm EST
Wow! I bet you could grow this with no problem! Yours is such a green thumb!~
William M. Feb 20, 2008, 10:38pm EST
It is a beautiful flower.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Feb 22, 2008, 9:02pm EST
that's a lovely flower
Ellie !. Feb 22, 2008, 9:49pm EST
hey there, curt!
Ellie !. Feb 22, 2008, 9:50pm EST
how are you?
Ellie !. Feb 22, 2008, 9:50pm EST
I can't decide if I like the red one or the blue one best.
Ellie !. Feb 22, 2008, 9:50pm EST
the blue one is pretty and happy, tho
Ellie !. Feb 22, 2008, 9:51pm EST
I plan to get a bunch of stuff done around here this weekend!
Ellie !. Feb 22, 2008, 9:51pm EST
i feel better finally
Ellie !. Feb 22, 2008, 9:51pm EST
have a good weekend...
Steph-in-NE ..... Feb 26, 2008, 5:15pm EST
very pretty indeed
Debra N. Feb 27, 2008, 10:11am EST
Extraordinarily beautiful! Thank you for sharing these photos.
Steve C. Mar 9, 2008, 6:31am EDT
Very beautiful flower!
Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn May 6, 2008, 7:34am EDT
Thanks for sharing this rare beauty with us!

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U wishing you laughter
JoAnn C. May 17, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
very pretty
Sarah (I want points) Jan 2, 2009, 6:43pm EST
That is so neat! I love the way it's shaped! Beautiful.

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