The oldest living "Thing" on earth.. and it Flowers!

Presumed to be the the Oldest Living "thing" on earth...The Creosote Bush (larrea divaricata) -found in the MojaveDesert is estimated to have grown from a seed nearly 12,000years ago... (that's the actual bush in the photo)I find it very interesting that the oldest living "thing" on earth is a plant.. and it flowers...Soooo Flowers are the oldest "thing" on the plant! ... of course they are... hehehe!Here's what the flower looks like... it's quite similar to a passion flower...Sign up today for J's Free Flower thoughts--- it's a fun way to keep intouch with your favorite flower expert and get additional tips, ideas and flower fun!Flower Thoughts from J is a FREE Opt-in Email Subscription.Delivered Monday-Friday from J Schwanke, the Host of Fun with Flowers and J on uBloom.com! P.S. That's one heckuva A LOT of Birthday Candles...