Flowers For The Heart

Flowers for the heart, Apios americana
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"In our life there is a single color, as on an artist`s palette,
which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color of love." ~ Marc Chagall

"A flower without a stem, is beauty waiting to die. A heart without love, is a tear waiting to cry." ~ Octavio Paz

This Apios americana or the "Groundnut" is a wild vine growing throughout the Eastern United States. I thought the maroon red heart-shaped flowers were wonderful, just right for Valentine's Day. Red is the color of love triumphant and the rose is considered the official flower of Valentine's Day but these heart-shaped flowers were lovely. You can mix my white roses with these hearts any day. What flowers would you love to have from your Valentine?

If you would like to learn more about the "Groundnut" just click here and here.
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