I love to see the little warm, plump body in its fine white linen emerge rose-wise, from the calyx cloak; and I love that shy first gesture, whatever it may be, of a child so emerging.
"Friendship Village"
Zona Gale
Stamens 5, same length as calyx.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
Corolla, 4 petals, longer than the calyx.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera