This is one of the many flowers on my beautiful Brugmansia tree which is in one of my gardens. It belongs to the Solanaceae family, which is actually native to subtropical regions, but I have been very successful in coaxing mine into a thriving plant here in the Bay Area. It is often confused with the Datura plant, which we also grow with great success. The flowers emit a delightfully citrus like scent in the early evening, which fills the garden with an intoxicating perfume for me to enjoy. Both plants have been historically used in Vision Quest ritual, and I have had wonderful experiences when when working with the spirits of the plants. This particular blossom is about eighteen inches long, with the bell opening about eight inches across. Captured by "Snap Shot Susan". Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan. “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit surrealdigitalartist.com.