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Credit & Copyright: Jim Wickless from Lincoln, NE Balloon:"Balloon Flowers, or Platycodon grandiflorus, get their name from their unopened buds which swell up like a balloon just prior to opening."
Laura from
Brasil about 10years ago said: Spectacular photo , flower and photographer, of course! I agree with Christine, Jim. When you see , you know your signature ; )
Jim from
Nebraska about 10years ago said: Thank you, Greg and Christine! As I understand it, the Platycodon Grandiflorus is a species of the family Campanulaceae and may also be called Chinese, Japanese, or Korean Bellflowers.
Christine from
B.C. Canada about 10years ago said: I agree with Greg. Another stunner! I always know which ones are yours, they have the stamp of an utter nature lover, who takes delight in sharing his joy. :)
Would they also be called campanulas?
Greg from
Australia about 10years ago said: Gorgeous backlighting, Jim...another stunner!