Some of the things that pop up in the garden surprise me.
Like this. 
I don't know what it is - see the leaves? The purple bits sprang up from the middle of the ferny, leafy bit which is stuck in the trunk of the gum tree in the back yard. .
The dark purple flowers showed up next. It was like getting a present.
thanks Frank.
I knew you'd know
Posted by: esme | Friday, 15 August 2008 at 05:16 AM
the purple thing that somewhat resembles a feather is a member of the bromeliad family
Posted by: long lost relation | Friday, 15 August 2008 at 04:13 AM