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Does the 'Blood of Jesus' Flower Only Bloom During Holy Week?

That would be one coordinated flower.

by Dan Evon, Published April 12, 2017


Bright red blooming New Zealand pohutukawa flowers.

Image courtesy of patjo/Shutterstock.com


Claim:
An image shows a 'Blood of Jesus on the Cross' flower that only blooms during Holy Week.
Rating:
False

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An image purportedly showing a "Blood of Jesus on the Cross" flower appeared in April 2017, along with the claim that this plant species only blooms, showing what appears to be a Christian symbol, during Holy Week:


By Dan Evon

Dan Evon is a former writer for Snopes.


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