Mr. Bloom

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what’s on your plant bucket list‽ Today i’m crossing off the albino redwood tree at the San Francisco Botanical Garden #PlantTok #rareplants #treetok #redwood #tree #sfinbloom

🌿 A Forest of Paradoxes 🌸 These towering flowers—Giant Echium, also known as Giant Viper’s Bugloss—rise above the treetops, their spires reaching over 30 feet tall. Evolved to stand out in the rugged landscapes of the Canary Islands, they captivate with densely packed blooms that shimmer in vivid blues and purples, offering nectar-rich sustenance that lures pollinators from miles away. 🌍 Introduced in the 19th century as ornamental plants, their stunning beauty masked an aggressive ability to outcompete native species in new environments. While they thrive in gardens worldwide, deforestation and climate change are driving them to the brink of extinction in their homeland. 💡 The Dilemma: How can we protect plants like these where they belong, while ensuring they don’t threaten native ecosystems elsewhere? 📣 Take Action: Support biodiversity,plant native species in your region, and advocate for conservation where plants like the Giant Echium need it most. Together, we can create balance and safeguard our ecosystems. 🌱 #PlantTok #flowertok #conservation #savethebees #pollinators #rareplants #oddities #naturelover #plantfacts #conservation #nature #endangeredspecies #invasivespecies #sustainablelandscaping #sustainable #wildlife #wilderness