Gaura suffulta ssp. suffulta, commonly known as kisses, is a Texas and Oklahoma native wildflower that has white sweet smelling blooms that are about 1/2 inch to 1 inch wide that fade to pink when maturing. They have dark red anthers. Shown in early April. (San Antonio, Texas)
by htop Apr 6, 2004 8:04 AM
A closer look at the blooms. (San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Apr 6, 2004 8:04 AM
Found near Voca Texas
by AngelinaB Apr 30, 2004 8:05 PM
The picture of my "saved" kisses that is now growing in my garden....
by Lenka_ Jun 6, 2006 10:10 PM
Kisses in it's native prairie habitat
by sweezel Apr 29, 2007 12:40 AM
Gaura, Kisses (Gaura suffulta) blooms have four-lobed stigma.
by htop May 7, 2007 1:57 PM
Gaura, Kisses (Gaura suffulta) blooms have maroon anthers. This is a very "fresh" bloom.
by htop May 7, 2007 2:00 PM
Gaura, Kisses (Gaura suffulta) has clumped pollen as shown on this bloom that has faded to pink and is starting to fade.
by htop May 7, 2007 2:04 PM
Gaura, Kisses (Gaura suffulta) pollen is united by viscin threads which resemble spider webs as shown in this photo. These threads are thought to assist with the transfer of the pollen by insects.
by htop May 7, 2007 3:14 PM
A view of Gaura, Kisses (Gaura suffulta) leaves and stems
by htop May 7, 2007 3:16 PM
Gaura, Kisses (Gaura suffulta) basal leaves may be lobed.
by htop May 7, 2007 3:18 PM
Gaura, Kisses (Gaura suffulta) leaves have short hairs which can be seen in this cloesup.
by htop May 7, 2007 3:20 PM
