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Monday, October 13, 2008

Mexican Hat Dance

This is one of the few remaining Prairie Coneflower aka (Ratibida columnifera) or Mexican Hat Dance plants, at least that I've seen now that fall is upon us. What I didn't know is they are the are also a member of the Aster Family. These tall beauties thrive in our dry prairie regions.

So I say we bring out the castanets and celebrate Today's Flowers with a flourish!

See more beautiful virtual flowers here, hosted by Luiz and Denise.

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20 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 13, 2008 at 7:56 AM

    Nice capture for the meme!

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  2. TomOctober 13, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    I love the name you have for there... :O) A flower who's name as well as beauty makes me smile.

    Tom

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  3. Rune EideOctober 13, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    Having seen the hat, I'd really like to see the dance!

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  4. JanOctober 13, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    It's sad to see the wildflowers go. Love your photo.

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  5. ArijaOctober 13, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    All I can add to that is: Ole!

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  6. Reader WilOctober 13, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    When enlarged the yellow flower seems even more mysterious against the dark background. Thanks for showing.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 13, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    Cute name for these flowers!

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  8. DarylOctober 13, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    I knew they were Cone Flowers but I didnt know they were also Mexican Hat as well ... but now I can how that is so ... did I miss the dance ... ;-) ?

    :-Daryl

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  9. AnonymousOctober 13, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    I love your flower shot!

    Paz

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  10. dotOctober 13, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    That was certainly different. I really enjoyed the dancing!

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  11. DeniseinVAOctober 13, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    A lovely flower photo, and the dancing was fun too. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Luiz Santilli JrOctober 13, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    When you enlarge this flower you can see how fantastic they are!!
    Wonderful post, Noni!
    Thanks for posting in TODAY'S FLOWERS!

    Luiz & Denise from TODAY'S FLOWERS

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  13. AnonymousOctober 14, 2008 at 1:51 AM

    I've never seen one of those! Pretty! And yes, they do look a little like asters.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 14, 2008 at 3:15 AM

    such lovely flowers. :)

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  15. MentesSueltasOctober 14, 2008 at 5:29 AM

    Hi, I'm visiting from Buenos Aires.

    A hug.
    MentesSueltas

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  16. Marcos SantosOctober 14, 2008 at 6:11 AM

    Hello Noni

    I really enjoyed the Mexican dance.
    Before, I had only seen in cartoons.

    Great post!

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  17. ShelleyOctober 14, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    The name of the flower suits is perfectly! nice capture.

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  18. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 14, 2008 at 8:37 AM

    Hi Noni: That is a very neat flower and I like the way you added the dance to the show.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 14, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    I have these yellow flowers in my garden. I had no idea that you call them Mexican Hats. I love that name.

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  20. Judy Merrill-SmithOctober 14, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    OLE!

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