My plant or flower of the day is the Balloon Flower and also called Chinese Bell Flowers.  The Latin name is Platycodon grandiflorus.

I think it’s an interesting looking little flower, especially when it looks most like a balloon. As the buds mature, they inflate into the shape of balloons. Then after that they open to reveal a colorful blue or purple star or bell shaped flowers.

Photo from Plantcare.com.  Notice some of the balloons?  I love them!

The name Chinese Bellflower is popular, as there is another pretty flower with the same name.  But both are equally beautiful in their own way.

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