Blue Passionflower (Passiflora Caerulea) 時計草（トケイソウ）

英語の後に日本語が続きます。

Passionflowers (Passiflora caerulea) are native to South America and are said to have been introduced to Japan during the Kyoho period (1716–1735).

Their most striking feature is, needless to say, the pistils, which closely resemble the hands of a clock. This is why they're called tokeisou in Japan—which translates to 'clock flower.' But you know what? This clock doesn't work in the morning, because the pistils just stand straight up (as you can see in the first photo) and can't tell the time!

6/8/2024