Crowned
I couldn’t resist this pretty little pink crown I saw on this curled Queen Anne’s Lace flower. The plant is a relation to dill and cilantro and is often called a wild carrot. If you look closely into the centre of the flower you will see a tiny dark red dot, which came, according to folklore, from Queen Anne, who pricked her finger while tatting lace. The dot is a way to differentiate this from the poison hemlock plant. That is a good thing, as the plant has, in the past, been used for different medicinal purposes and obviously a mistake could be risky! The red dot most probably is there to attract insects to come to pollinate it, though its purpose is not known for certain. There’s so much even the experts don’t know! Enjoy your day, my friends, with all the joy you can find in it. Flower a Day #498 View all posts on the Home page.
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Just a cutie Ellie …
Why thank you, Len!
Oh! You mean the flower? Ha ha. Thanks for that too.
Very nice Ellie!! Nice to find them not fully out yet, but so near…..
Thank you, Jim. It was such a lovely stage.
So lovely, so delicate and so irresistible, as you note, this regal cluster is truly fit for a queen. I think that I could gaze at it all day and never tire of the intricacies, the subtle shades and distribution of the pinks, its textures and generally delightful design of this plant. A wonderful capture, Ellie. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Janet. I felt a bit like you described when I saw it in the real. I could have stood and just looked at it for hours! I’m glad you enjoyed the photograph as much.
What a lovely photo Ellie. I don’t think I’ve seen the Queen Ann’s lace in that particular stage. I usually see it when it’s just all white I didn’t realize the colour that was involved in the early stages of flower. And I do love the little red heart shaped centre. It certainly stands out in stark contrast to the rest. And your eye is drawn to it if you look closely. I do remember the folklore behind that particular red spot. Thanks again for sharing hope you have a nice day. Hugs to you and Steve.
Thanks, Linda. Yes, that was a really unusual stage, I agree, and so pretty. Thanks again. Hugs back. XO