Tropical Sage is a very bright red flower that grows at the top of a 2 to 3 foot stalk. Each stem has a cluster of blossoms with a very long stamen out of the middle. I have generally noticed these more in the fall, but the field guide lists their season as March to December. This one was taken along Bull Creek in northwest Austin in October 2000 on a dewey morning.

Photo Details: Nikon N90s, Tamron 90 3.5 Macro, Provia F, f8@250, Manfrotto CF4221 with Bogen ball head. ball head.