by Curt L.
Member since:
November 1, 2007

A Floral puzzle for Molly O & You!

March 09, 2009 04:05 PM EDT
views: 56 | rating: 10/10 (11 votes) | comments: 19

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I am not what you call me,

confused with another

and the error's so widespread

most say to correct, "Why bother?".  

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I can be trailing

or grow proud and tall

I don't bloom blue or yellow

most other colors I do well.  

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I'm an annual up North

but can be brought indoors

to bloom on your bright windowsill

and bring joy through Winter's hours.

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Can you guess my name?









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Comments: 19

Vivian P. Mar 9, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
begonia ?
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Mar 9, 2009, 4:37pm EDT
Got me on the no yellow or blue.
Tim T. Mar 9, 2009, 4:39pm EDT
I have no idea. But, I'll give you a 10 anyhow! Tim = )
Sherrie H. Mar 9, 2009, 4:42pm EDT
I haven't got a clue...
Marge H. Mar 9, 2009, 4:46pm EDT
I thought I knew but the flower I am thinking of doesn't come in that many colors.
Cristina S. Mar 9, 2009, 5:02pm EDT
I think it's Geranium; what we call Geranium in English is actually called Pelargonium...
Cristina S. Mar 9, 2009, 5:03pm EDT
On Crete last summer I saw a Geranium plant that was many years old (Curt says: an annual up North...) and it was so huge I didn't recognize it till I came right up close!
Elaine B. Mar 9, 2009, 5:34pm EDT
No idea!
Cristina S. Mar 9, 2009, 5:37pm EDT
You can see it here!
No idea
Marianne M. Mar 9, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
Hmmm ... I would say geranium as well! Is that right, Curt? Another excellent riddle ...
Mariana T. Mar 9, 2009, 9:58pm EDT
geranium - ??? Salud
Kay M. Mar 9, 2009, 11:00pm EDT
Geranium is the only thing I can think of
Steph-in-NE ..... Mar 10, 2009, 12:14am EDT
I am think ing African Voilet,, for some strange reason
Ruth Luce Mar 10, 2009, 11:08am EDT
Can't even venture a guess for this one!
Curt L. Mar 10, 2009, 12:10pm EDT
Geranium it is!

Congratulations to Cristina for being the first with the correct answer and also mentioning the botanically correct name, Pelargonium!

Congratulations to all who answered geranium!
Marge H. Mar 11, 2009, 4:29pm EDT
I had thought Geranium too but I've only seen them in pink, red, or white.
Patti M. Mar 14, 2009, 1:19pm EDT
WOW! I did not know this. Very cool stumper.
DJ B. Mar 17, 2009, 8:05pm EDT
I love geraniums :o)

Thanks again, Curt!

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