Blouselblommetjie

Do you know the Scarlet Pimpernel (Eng.)/Blouselblommetjie (Afr.) (𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒔) also known by an interesting name: “Poor man’s weather glass”.

These little flowers can sometimes come up on your lawn and they can even grow in cement crevices. They are so frequently overlooked. But these precious little flowers watch the weather! Yes, they are known to close when stormy weather is approaching.

Next time when you come across these flowers, notice them. They are tiny, bright and happy! They might save you from a drenching.