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Donkees

(33,638 posts) Wed Mar 11, 2026, 08:51 AM Yesterday

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Desert Star Flowers - Death Valley (Original Post) Donkees Yesterday OP

Current status: 10 recs but zero comments Niagara 20 hrs ago #1

''The Earth laughs in flowers.'' Donkees 19 hrs ago #2

You're welcome, Donkees Niagara 15 hrs ago #5

the flower itself NJCher 15 hrs ago #3

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1. Current status: 10 recs but zero comments

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 02:46 PM

20 hrs ago

Thank you!

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2. ''The Earth laughs in flowers.''

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 03:53 PM

19 hrs ago

Thank you

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5. You're welcome, Donkees

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 08:14 PM

15 hrs ago

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3. the flower itself

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 07:35 PM

15 hrs ago

Looks like cosmos, but cosmos grows on a long stem with frilly foliage.

Very pretty, thanks for posting, Donkees.

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4. Yes, the Desert Star, is in the family Asteraceae, along with Cosmos. :)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 08:13 PM

15 hrs ago