Talinum Species, Fame Flower, Jewels of Opar, Pink Baby-Breath (Talinum paniculatum)
Tiny blossoms, the diameter of a small pea.
As found growing in a shady back corner of the garden where it had self-seeded.
Foliage view
Such sweet TINY blooms...nice to see standing erect over foliage.
close up
Love the bright yellow-green coloring of this plant.
Closeup of bloom; flowers are small and delicate (not inconspicuous, but not showy like their Portulaca cousins.) The flowers are followed by ruby-red tiny seed pods that look like tiny jewels swaying above the foliage.
Jewel of Opar
A shot of the whole plant. Fleshy leaves are eaten cooked or fresh. Maricá, east of Rio de Janeiro, early spring.
Abnormal flower with 6 petals (usually with only 5). Maricá, east of Rio de Janeiro, early spring.
This is a neat plant with pretty leaves that seeded itself in my yard. The blossom are very small. The red seed pods are about the size of a bee bee.
Talinum paniculatum growing in flower border in bloom. The fuzzy red color is the seed heads.
The terminal panicle with flowers and seeds.
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Talinum Species, Fame Flower, Jewels of Opar, Pink Baby-Breath
Talinum paniculatum
| Type: | Annuals, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-10, Full Sun |