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Balloon flower, Chinese bell flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) Here we have a "Sentimental Blue" balloon flower. named so because before the flower bud opens, it swells up like a balloon. Chinese bellflower,Geotagged,Platycodon grandiflorus,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Balloon flower, Chinese bell flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)

Here we have a "Sentimental Blue" balloon flower. named so because before the flower bud opens, it swells up like a balloon.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Wonderful capture, Deb! The light and detail is beautiful. Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Deb Cappello's profile
      Deb Cappello
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      Thanks Ferdy! Posted 10 years ago

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The Platycodon

''Platycodon grandiflorus'' is a species of herbaceous flowering perennial plant of the family Campanulaceae, and the only member of the genus ''Platycodon''. It is native to East Asia . It is commonly known as balloon flower , Chinese bellflower, or platycodon.

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Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Deb Cappello
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By Deb Cappello

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Uploaded Aug 29, 2015. Captured Jul 20, 2015 22:00 in 129 North Fraley Street, Kane, PA 16735, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
  • f/2.7
  • 1/202s
  • ISO125
  • 6.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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