Abandoned Forum

[Pimienta]

why must a flower shrivel up with the cold?

can't there be at least one flower that strives in the winter through the snow?

what color would it be if there were such a flower?

[nil]

There are such kind of flowers, they are called plastic flowers. They come in different colors, any color you like.

But seriously, I believe many flowers bloom in winter. I've seen many flowers burried in the deep winter snow. Those I saw were yellow and pink but I don't know their names (but I'm sure those are not plastic flowers).

[hamster]

Some flowers are quite cold-resistant. Pansies, even though they've become synonymous with a weak person, are quite tough. Crocuses will bloom even with snow on the ground. Here in the east, spring beauty and bloodroot start out quite early.

But you've got to realize that a flower is expensive for a plant to make, (meaning it takes lots of energy) and is done for a reason. It's to attract the insects that will pollinate it. The colder that it is, the less likely that any insects will be flying around looking for nectar. So what value would there be in producing a flower at such a time?

[Pimienta]

well perhaps I should hope for a new kind of bug to go with my new kind of flower

[hamster]

Or you could build a secret laboratory in your basement and genetically engineer a cold-loving bug. (Princess would be very concerned, though.)

Right now, beetles and bumblebees are about the most cold-tolerant of insects. Beetles pollinate magnolia trees, which are as ancient an organism as they are, so they have developed a symbiotic relationship. Bumblebees, with their fat body and furry coat, come out to forage while honeybees are still hunkering down in their hives.

P.S. I think primroses are cold tolerant, and they like your climate. They hate my hot, humid South with a passion.

[Pimienta]

I saw a bumble bee yesterday
maybe there is hope
but still there are no flowers

[hamster]

I saw a bumble bee yesterday
maybe there is hope
but still there are no flowers

Was it a baby bumble bee? Hope not.

Cause some foolish child might try to make a pet out of it. Then they might make up a goofy song about it that kids will sing around the campfire.

[Pimienta]

thank goodness it wasn't