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These are tiny wild flowers. In the Philippines we call it "Makahiya" (the shy one) If you have come across these weeds, then you are familiar with its peculiar trait: the leaves 'fold' whenever it is touched. When we were younger, we use to play a contest of trying to pick a leaf without making it fold. To this day, I do not remember anybody being able to do it. You can give it a try. I always do when I see one.
I walked in our yard yesterday, saw the cute pink flowers and had fun snapping. What I didn't know was that these weeds bear fruit.
I like the super-tiny balls (at the tip of each petal) that look as if they will glow in the dark.
click to enlarge photoAs it grows older, the straight petals become crooked and the center of this flower becomes enlarged.
Can you see the glowing balls at the tip of the petals?
Can you see the glowing balls at the tip of the petals?
click to enlarge photoIt slowly looses it's vibrant pink petals to give birth to its fruits.
click to enlarge photoThis is how the fruits look like. Petals are all gone.
click to enlarge photoI challenged myself to take a clear angle of the hairy side of the fruit. Can you see how hairy it is?
click to enlarge photoThis flower ceases to be what it is to give way to the birth of a new being. But then again, that fruit carries something of the flower inside itself. . . and the cycle of life goes on. . .
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it suddenly flashed back on me how my husband can't pronounce makahiya!
i miss playing with that plant, it's nice to see it fold =P
Nice shot Tes! Yerr....I wish I could snap gorgeous photos like you too. :(
Why don't you show us the whole plant?
This plant can be found anywhere in Malaysia. There are spikes behind the beauty.
Very nice Tes, the photos are very says it all. Like you and until now I like playing with it's leaves and everytime I see a makahiya plant I remember my childhood days when we go to the backyard and look for the makahiya.
Maraming makahiya sa sementeryo di ba?
AL
This is such a lovely flower, such a pretty color. And the fruit is pretty cool too.
Very interesting and great shots, Tes. The makahiya that I know did not have flowers but the leaves just folded when they were touched...Christine
Beautiful flower, and hairy fruit! Fantastic photos Tes..
It is a beautiful flower. Good post about the flower traits and its life process.
pretty flower..
I've never seen flowers like these before. Very different!
naalala ko noong ako'y bata pa nang mnakita ko ang mga lawang ito. magagawa ko kasi noong pumitas ng mga dahon nito na hindi titiklop.
maraming salamat dito, Tes
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Tes, you captured the shots well! The flowers look like sparklers!
Ah, those were the days,me too, I remember playing with the leaves anf petals!
You got some beautiful pictures of this flower/plant. It's interesting that the leaf folds when touched.
Thank you for sharing this. It is quite lovely and your photos of it are wonderful. I love how you say that there is something of the flower inside the fruit, I so agree.
Growing up in the Philippines, I enjoyed looking for "Makahiya"...I thought it was the most amazing thing.
i've never seen makahiya in it's vibrant pink colour like yours! and yes, those little balls glow just like you are glowing with the love of your new found bff. ;)
btw, i'm a makahiya teaser back then. i love putting the leaves into sleep. :)
'will catch up at TSS, girlash. see you there!
What an interesting flower, the tips do look like they should glow in the dark. It is beautiful, thanks for the information.
Judy
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