And here comes probably the stupid question of the week: Is their name month related? Are Maypops usually planted in May?
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The planting time was coincidence ๐ I read the "pop" comes from the sound the fruit makes when crushed. Maybe "May" is from when they usually start blooming? Though wildflower.org says they can flower from March to November.
Thanks - i suspected it would be a coincidence. Maybe it's supposed to be that they may pop = maypop
Wikipedia says you're right! That's a hilarious origin ๐
The egg-shaped green fruits 'may pop' when stepped on. This phenomenon gives the P. incarnata its common name, as well as the fact that its roots can remain dormant for most of the winter underground and then the rest of the plant "pops" out of the ground by May, unharmed by the snow.
Awesome - i may have a new favorite flower
Wow beautiful passion flower! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks! Yay, I can see your comments now :)
What a beautiful little weirdo ๐
They look like they belong on another planet ๐
Stunning colors, how beautiful.
I think there might be a federation lag? I can't see all the comments ๐ค I'll check back later, hopefully things catch up.
I think there might be a federation lag? I can't see all the comments ๐ค I'll check back later, hopefully things catch up.
There's definitely something odd going on. I commented from my personal instance but it errored out the first time. Additionally, none of my posts from that instance are showing up/federating. I know it isn't just me. A friend is also having problems with federation but we use the same host, so maybe the issue is there.
I just checked vegantheoryclub.org and none of the newer posts on there are showing up on my subscribed feed. Last one is from 14 hours ago.
I see your other comment though! The colors remind me of a galaxy print โจ๏ธ
I'm working on it, everything is broken LOL
Testing 1, 2, 420.
It is back
