
This flower surprises everyone who sees it. Sarah M. calls it her favorite, Portland Nursery made it its emblem, Eva delighted in its layered design and Deborah mistook it for a funky plastic decoration. When I first saw it, I thought it was incredible. But now, the longer I look at it, the more creeped out I get, Man. It's like a freaky alien trying to take over the world: go up close and check out all its weirdo pods and vining patterns some time. As nutty as the flower itself, I tell you.