Looking at this plant from the side, all you notice are the tall, straw-like spikes that radiate from the center, but from above, it’s like looking into a kaleidoscope. I love the repetition of the colors and patterns in a wide circle around the center blossom.
I don’t have any idea what kind of flower this is, so I’ll make up my own name for it and call it the Kaleidoscope flower.
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This is a fun one, Mike. I see more of a fireworks display rather than a kaleidoscope, but I can see that similarity too, for sure!