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Purple cone flower

Echinacea purpurea

Photo by Nicholas4
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I caught this one early in the morning with the flower petals lowered.. Not sure as to why that is...

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Nicholas4
I thought the same thing Alice, but I'm on the road and can't do too much research.. Thanks! Nick
alicelongmartin
Some flowers close at night to retain moisture especially on hot days!

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PublishedJuly 14, 2011

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