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Iris gracilipes
Flower's petal base have yellow, violet green patterns like a starburst or fireworks of colors. So dainty and pretty. Six petals but only 3 carries the colorful patterns. It is called as "Himeshaga" (ヒメシャガ), In Japanese, when a plant is named Hime (ヒメ), it means small. In this case, the Fringed Iris is named so because it looks like a smaller version of Shaga (シャガ), the Japanese Iris in English, only 30cm and blooms in May and June.
Still it was nice of you to check again my posting and to re-discover a caterpillar bonus shot. Appreciate it.
Ha ha haa, lisa2. Don't worry. We are on the same boat. I missed it the first time around...was focussing on the flower :)
Yes, I do so believe its a caterpillar at the center. What sharp eyes you have. Thanks.
Spotted on May 25, 2016
Submitted on May 25, 2016
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