Closed Moonflower Bud on Green - Our dear neighbor introduced us to the moonflower. This year our moonflowers are blooming much later.
This is the first moonflower bud to open. I love the elegant curls and at this stage the bloom is a soft yellow green color. I photographed this moonflower bud at birds eye view to allow the foliage to show in soft focus filling the frame around the moonflower. At night the moonflower emits an amazing sweet frangance. This its way to attract night pollinators.
The moonflower reseeds itself and will come back if the seed pods are allowed to drop their seeds. The moonflower's beauty and fragrance are thought to represent the beauty and allure of the beloved.
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