Tahitian Gardenia

© Heather Loewenhardt

Tahitian Gardenia

Uploaded: April 24, 2013

Description

This is an evergreen tropical shrub that grows to 4 m tall, it has glossy dark green leaves (5–16 cm long) that are oppositely arranged along the stem.
The flower is creamy white, pinwheel-shaped with 5 to 9 lobes (each lobe 2–4 cm long) and very fragrant.

Comments

Jeffrey R. Bange April 24, 2013

Beautiful capture Heather, I can remember how fragrant they were, can't wait to smell them again next year when we go back. #1525478

Tiia Vissak April 25, 2013

a wonderful floral! #10666640

Ray Thoms April 25, 2013

Wonderful detail and lighting Heather!!! #10666851

Monnie Ryan April 25, 2013

Beautiful flower - and I'll bet the scent is wonderful! Well done, Heather! #10666908

Carol Eade level-addict April 25, 2013

Beautifully captured, Heather. #10667704

Hayden Cannon April 25, 2013

Beautiful floral capture Heather, great comp, lighting, colours and details. #10667887

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe April 26, 2013

Stunning Heather! I bet you are happy to be back from Maui to enjoy a fine Canadian spring! I think it's still winter here. #10668590

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