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Gomphocarpus physocarpus​

One of the common names of this plant is Bishops Balls, which was how the stalkswere labeled in the floral section of my local grocery store.  This natice of South Africa has many names, incuding "umbababa" which can be loosely translated "father of fathers.  It is a species within the milkweed family.

This plant has been chosen for exhibition in the prestigious American Society of Botanical Artists 28th Annual International Exhibit, to be held iat the Marin Art and Garden Center located in Ross California, September 26 - Nocember 23, 2025.


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