If you want to see flowers of Tragopogen pratensis in bloom, you will need to look for them before lunch because it lives up to one of its common names Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon. Whatever the weather, flowers of this common member of the dandelion family close by midday. It's one of a number of species whose floral movements can be used as a primitive clock. Scarlet pimpernel opens and closes depending on temperature and humidity change, but finally closes for the day at about 3 pm, rain or shine.
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