Rhodesia Philately: Wild Pimpernel (Wormskioldia longepedunculata)

Wild Pimpernel (Wormskioldia longepedunculata). The flowers form at the ends of finely haired stalks that have long, very narrow leaves. In their season – the beginning of the rains – the blooms may be seen dotted about singly over the veld. The brilliant deep orange petals have pale undersides. The little trumpets face upwards towards the sun.

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1974 Third Definitive Issue – 14c Wormskioldia longepedunculata