Trachymene - Didiscus, Blue Lace Flower

Being botanically known as Trachymene, it is more commonly called as Didiscus or Blue Lace Flower. The plant got its scientific name referring to the fruit of the Trachymene.  From Greek 'Trachys' means 'rough' and 'meninx' stands for 'membrane'. This summertime plant is native to Australia.

The annual bears finely divided leaves growing 2 to 4 in in length. The blooms are formed in round umbels at the terminals of the stems. Being about 3 in in diameter, they come from medium to light blue shades. Some consider the flower to resemble those of Queen Ann's Lace.

This annual plant can be planted in greenhouses or in the gardens for its nice cut flowers. Didiscus makes a good filler flower and an elegant mass flower as well. It perfectly looks in a vase and many floral arrangements. The plant may enjoy the vase life about 5-10 days.