Bashful Briar
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sensitive briars
whose leaflets quake at your touch
tender connections
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Yes, this beauty really is the blossom of a plant called the Sensitive Briar (Mimosa microphylla). The smooth-leaf Sensitive-briar is a member of the pea family with leaflets that are sensitive to touch and fold up upon contact, at night, or during storms. However, beware of her sprawling stems which are loaded with hooked prickles. Regardless of her name and shy sensibilities, she’s a stunning beauty. Thanks to my friend Gayle Fetick for capturing her beautiful blossoms.
May your day be full of beautiful surprises!
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Wow! Such a beautiful flowers that describes my personality.
Glad that you shared this lovely bloom
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Ha, ha DeBorah. Most of us are a mix of beautiful, sensitive, and thorny!
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In my case more thorns!
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I can relate. Aging has let out my grumpy self!
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I would say that as you get older you have less tolerance for B.S. AND you are not afraid to speak your mind and let people know.
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Agreed.
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☀☉🌝🌞
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What an absolutely gorgeous specimen. 🌸
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Thanks Miriam!
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just beautiful, Brad, regards Mitza
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Thanks Mitza!
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I love this plant and your words compliment it beautifully. Enjoy the day. Janet 🙂
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Thanks Janet. I hope you find some beauty today.
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Oh yes..it’s a beautiful day
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🙂
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A surprising blossom, Brad. But no shock that you presented it in such a lovely way. Hugs.
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Thanks for the kind words Teagan. Hugs on the rebound!
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Some of the best beauties take some TLC, right? This one is gorgeous!
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Yes Kay. It sounds like you’ve met before? 🙂
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love the haiku, Brad, and what an amazing flower!
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Agreed Diana. She’s a wonder!
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Beautiful flower – perfect verbiage! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks Kurt. You too!
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Stunning photograph, and Haiku is beautiful.
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Thanks Rob. I love Gayle’s photo too!
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A lovely flower and poem to go with it, Brad.
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It’s a very intriguing plant!
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The pretty ones are always filled with thorns – 😂
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Thanks Bel. Do I detect a backstory here? 🙂
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Lol! Yes, had to deal with a lot of that (and left it) years ago. Now I stick wih people who aren’t superficial. Unfortunately, in my neck of the woods there aren’t too many.
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I know you will find your tribe of loving people.
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