Venus's Looking Glass

A popular flower way back in the 18th century, this beguiling small flower is now harder and harder to find. The legend goes that Venus lost a mirror that reflected only beauty. A shepherd found it and became enthralled, resisting Cupid's attempts to grasp it until it fell and shattered into shards, each piece becoming
A popular flower way back in the 18th century, this beguiling small flower is now harder and harder to find. The legend goes that Venus lost a mirror that reflected only beauty. A shepherd found it and became enthralled, resisting Cupid's attempts to grasp it until it fell and shattered into shards, each piece becoming a flower. Venus's looking glass reflects a starry flower of violet with a white center and a ring of blue, blooming abundantly in cooler summer areas and a spring treat elsewhere.

Venus Looking Glass - Triodanis Perfoliata - Bellflower Family, Purple Flower, Green Cup Shaped Leaves Isolated on White Stock Image - Image of native, hybrida: 272375829

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Venus's Looking Glass( Triodanis perfoliata)

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Photo of the bloom of Clasping Venus' Looking-Glass (Triodanis perfoliata) posted by wildflowers

Triodanis perfoliata (L.) Nieuwl., Clasping Venus' looking-glass (World flora) - Pl@ntNet identify