This is an Aloe tomentosa in bloom at the local botanical gardens. I snapped this shot because of the unique, heavy, white hairs (hirsute) that cover the flowers. I wondered what their purpose is in nature, whether they protect the flowers from UV, repel water, gather dew, repel insects or other such useful purpose. I suppose they could just be hairy for hair's sake although it seems unlikely.
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