Thinking of the Middle East conjures visions of vast desert landscapes. However, Jordan has many plant species. Flowers are in evidence year round and it's a real joy to stumble upon one and photograph it. Enjoy!
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| The Black Iris, national flower of Jordan |
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| Date palm |
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| Dried seed pod in Jerash |
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| Each time I see this photo it makes me think it's a grave |
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| Poppy field at Iraq al-Ameer |
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| Pine |
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| Carob |
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| Flame Tree |
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| Very rare fern, thought for decades to be extinct |
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| Snow in Amman, 2011 |
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| Olives |
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| Cactus in Umm Qais |
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| Honeysuckle |
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| Agave |
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| Forests around River Jordan, near the Baptism Site |
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| Mistletoe |
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| Mistletoe |
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| Mistletoe |
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| A favorite of my Ol' Darlin' Friend, Joann Wallace; Queen Anne's Lace |
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| Sea Onion |
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| Tulip |
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| Tulip |
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| Tulip - There are around 18 varieties of tulips that grow wild in Jordan |
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| Apple of Sodom |
4 comments:
Of course you know how I love flowers and these are beautiful. Some even look somewhat like what we have here. I especially love the black Iris. I've wanted a few of those for a long time and can now get some. Other look a lot like some I have, one looks like my surprise lillie. The pine looks a little strange, not like ours. love you
Seems my comment did not post. As you know I love flowers and many here look like what we have here. I especially love the roses & prickly pear cactus. The Olive grove is something I've always wanted to see. To shorten this, I love the all. Love & miss you Mother
Wow! You make me see the beauty of Jordan that I otherwise miss! Where did you find the apples of Sodom? That was incredible. And mistletoe in Jordan?! What?! So appreciated your photos!
Flowers are all time favorite gift for any occasion, Really it looks awesome!
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