I would like to know the name of the following flower :)
just go to this link:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1126/531685172_ca350152e5.jpg?v=0
2007-07-24 16:46:30 · 6 answers · asked by Kristi H 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
lol i'm the photographer
2007-07-24 16:54:15 · update #1
it's a passion flower, thank you!
2007-07-24 16:55:51 · update #2
Passionflower
2007-07-24 17:00:43 · answer #1 · answered by mvp220 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It looks like a passionflower. Double check to make 100% sure that what you have is exactly the one in the picture you posted. If it is a passionflower then here's the scoop: Passionflower is edible and medicinal. The delicious fruit and flowers can be eaten raw or cooked in jellies, jams, young leaves are used as a cooked vegetable or eaten in salads. There is scientific evidence of the medicinal constituents of this herb. Recent studies have pointed to the flavonoids in passion flower as the primary constituents responsible for its relaxing and antianxiety effects. Some of the plants constituents, Apigenin, Luteolin, Kaempferol, and Quercetin, are being studied and showing promise in fighting Parkinson's Disease, Cancer, HIV, Leukemia, and more. The leaves and stems are medicinal used as antispasmodic, astringent, diaphoretic, hypnotic, narcotic, sedative, vasodilator and are also used in the treatment of women's complaints. Passionflower is used as an alternative medicine in the treatment of insomnia, nervous tension, irritability, neuralgia, irritable bowel syndrome, premenstrual tension and vaginal discharges. An infusion of the plant depresses the motor nerves of the spinal cord, making it very valuable in the treatment of back pain. The infusion is also sedative, slightly reduces blood pressure and increases respiratory rate. The herb contains alkaloids and flavonoids that are an effective non-addictive sedative that does not cause drowsiness. It is of great service in epilepsy. The plant is not recommended for use during pregnancy. The dried herb is much exported from America to Europe for use as an alternative medicine.
2007-07-25 00:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by A-List Landscaping 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Passion Flower - Passiflora
2007-07-25 13:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by Barb B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to know also, very pretty and unusual. I wonder if the photographer took liberties with the print?
2007-07-24 23:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is that Audrey from "Little Shop of Horrors" because she had that shape and color too?
Don't put your hand too close to it - that is how she feeds.
2007-07-24 23:51:10 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm probably wrong but it might be a passionflower.
2007-07-24 23:51:39 · answer #6 · answered by Emily R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋