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Rhododendron
A bulb shaped flower with upward, kite shaped sprouting leaves (petals?) alternating between the colors purple green, and are secured tight to the body of the flower. About 6in. tall.
Typical Mid-New England Habitat. Temperate. Found in back yard.
This almost reminds me of a brussel sprout!
This is a Rhododendron, the same as in the link I'd wager but not sure if it's a species, cultivar or hybrid. The pale green things are bracts, which have been protecting the flower buds as they mature. The flowers in your shot have yet to open.
Spotted on May 29, 2010
Submitted on Oct 9, 2011
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