That's because they are fern leaves which crossed the branch of the Purple Bell Flower. Observe how the leaves beside the flower are different from the finger-like shape of the fern leaves. I actually felt a bright colorful photo was needed after all the gray skies and clouds entered. I had another photo which I planned to enter but my grandson wanted the flower shot. Below was my first choice which was taken in a beach resort in an island across our city. Do you like it?😊