White Rattlesnake Root, White Lettuce
Speaking of anniversaries (which I have been, a few times lately), I was pretty certain that I shared one of these White Rattlesnake Root (or white lettuce) flower photographs for our wedding anniversary on December 11,2020. Sure enough, a quick search showed me this post with the photograph that I remembered. It was my favourite of the ones I took of that plant on that day, but I decided not to waste the other frames I took and so today, here we have one other. I have never seen these flowers anywhere else before or since. I have to confess that I never thought to go back and find them again last September, so I have now made a note on my calendar to do just that this year. Before that happens, however, we all have a beautiful, rich, flower filled summer to enjoy. I am/was writing this in the middle of an ice storm a few days ago in case we were to lose power for a period of time, so that heady summer thought seems almost an impossible dream. But experience tells us that we will get through this, as we have so many other trials, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Just keep on keeping on, dear friends. Flower a Day #514 View all posts on the Home page.
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More ticks for that one Ellie ….
Happy start to the day …
And a happy end to mine! Thanks Len.
I don’t think White Rattlesnake root ever looked so good, Ellie. The white border around the hem of the bell makes the shot I think, along with the soft focus. Also, the grouping of those three together gives the lovely impression of three ballerinas waiting in the wings for their cue to dance. A delightful shot all in all. Thank you, as always Ellie, for making my day.
And thank you for the lovely reply, too Janet. Dancers are what I thought of, as well as neat little hats. 🙂
Just wanted to say thanks for letting me know it was a tummy shot, I’ll know to look low. LOL
Not my favourites, tummy shots, but often among the most rewarding. ;o)
Oh yes, I’ll let you know. I know exactly where I took these, the only ones I have ever seen. While I do find the name and a plant on a search in Kansas, they don’t seem to resemble the ones here. They do look the same in this link in illinois, though. https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/wh_lettuce.htm Different variety in Kansas perhaps?
We have several different kinds it looks like. The closest in name and look is probably this one:
https://www.kswildflower.org/flower_details.php?flowerID=525
or this: https://www.kswildflower.org/flower_details.php?flowerID=653
Interesting, Shelly. Neither of these looks much like our example here, which is what I found when I was doing my research. There is such diversity, probably due to climate differences, among other factors. Thanks!
Beautiful! It reminds me of Columbine. I think we have this around here but I don’tthink I had ever seen it. Came to look at your photos big. Just beautiful!
Thank you so much for the visit, Shelly, I always appreciate it when people are able to take the time. It is a favourite of mine and I know exactly where I got this and will be going back. But it is a lying on the tummy photograph, as it grows not too far above the ground.
What a strange name for such a beautiful and delicate flower!
Isn’t it? At the same time it’s an exotic name, makes me think of the badlands of Texas or NM, far from this freezing and now raining winter weather we are having. Hard to think it’s hiding under that snow and ice waiting for next year… Thanks Joanne.
Thanks so much Ellie they are a unique looking flower. Look like little trumpets hanging down. Also could look like dancers frills on the bottom of their skirts with their legs dancing around on the dance floor. Yes I am sure we all can get through the trials were facing right now and look forward to much warmer days and better weather. Hope you’re having a great day hugs to you and Steve.
You remember that these are growing at your place, Linda? Trumpets or dancers (both work for me) I hope to be back there to catch them again this coming year. If we can get through this truly awful weather, which I know we will…. we always do. Thanks again and hugs.