A Himalayan blue poppy with a bonus alfalfa leafcutter beeย in its heart. Photographed at UBC Botanical Garden, at the start of our 10-mile walking tour in early June.
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Who knew they had such lovely blooms in the Himalayas! ๐
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it can be quite cold in the mountains … maybe that’s why the poppies are blue ๐
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hahahaha— shivering poppies, ay ? ๐
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y-y-y-yyup ๐
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I never realised poppies could be this beautiful colour! โค
Of course my knowledge of flowers is embarassingly limited… ๐
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mine too … and this is where Google comes in handy! ๐
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I have not seen a blue poppy. Your photos are so interesting ๐
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oh I try … but the thanks should go to Mother Nature! ๐
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I like the blue!
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me too, Patti! ๐
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