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Plant Photo: Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi)

Chinese Lantern Plant Photo by Aquariann

Remember the fascinating passion flower I shared in September? That wasn't the only plant that put a spell on me in my friend's yard. Doesn't this fruit husk look like a fairytale pumpkin? Hence why I waited to post its cuteness until now. Have a happy Halloween!


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  1. fim.worksOctober 28, 2016 at 2:36 AM

    These a funny ones ;-)
    Have a great weekend!
    Greetings from Germany ... Frauke

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  2. ZauberpalmeOctober 28, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Lovely. Thank you for hosting and have a great weekend.

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  3. moniOctober 28, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    Hello Kristin,
    that's my first picture in your wonderful project.
    I love Physalis, a very interesting plant.
    Have a nice weekend,
    moni

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  4. Mademoiselle MermaidOctober 28, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    I couldn't imagine a more magical 'n perfect pick=)!! Happy Halloween to you=)!!

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  5. DeniseinVAOctober 28, 2016 at 5:22 PM

    A delightful and perfect for Halloween. Happy Halloween :)

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  6. UnknownOctober 29, 2016 at 6:21 AM

    I hope this finds you and yours doing well. May we display your header on our new site directory? As it is now, the site title (linked back to its home page) is listed, and we think displaying the header will attract more attention. In any event, we hope you will come by and see what is going on at SiteHoundSniffs.com.

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    1. Kristin AquariannOctober 30, 2016 at 9:58 PM

      Hi Jerry! Thanks for asking and linking to my site. If the square on my sidebar doesn't work for your site, here's another banner: http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee329/aquariann/blog/234x60-blog.jpg

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    2. UnknownOctober 31, 2016 at 3:04 AM

      Thank you so very much for giving permission. You can see your linked header under All, Fine Arts, Gardening and the United States. If you could say something (preferably good) about SiteHoundSniffs.com here and there, I would greatly appreciate it.

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  7. Vilt og vakkertOctober 29, 2016 at 4:46 PM

    Heisann, next year I will have these plantes in pots in front of our entrance!
    Have a nice Sunday ;:OD)

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  8. Lydia C. LeeNovember 1, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    Wow - nature is so kooky sometimes

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  9. Create With JoyNovember 1, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    So lovely!

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  10. Love is a LifestyleNovember 1, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    This is very interesting and cool!

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  11. An Apel a DayNovember 1, 2016 at 10:32 PM

    I've never seen these before. They are soooo cool looking. I wish we grew them in Nebraska.

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  12. Rhonda AlbomNovember 2, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    I've seen plants that look like the lantern plant in your photo but never with the bright red colour.

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  13. Indah Nuria SavitriNovember 2, 2016 at 11:41 AM

    interesting! So the name is Chinese lantern..so unique :)

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  14. ENovember 2, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    These are beautiful! Really beautiful! Alas my photos aren't flowers but leaves, but feel free to take a look: http://coombecottagesandco.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/wordless-wednesday-autumn-colour.html

    Thank you for sharing.

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