Little Jugs
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Little Jugs
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Every contrivance of man, every tool, every instrument, every utensil, every article designed for use, of each and every kind, evolved from a very simple beginnings.
~ Robert Collier
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Grape Hyacinth
Common Grape Hyacinth : Muscari botryoides
Family : Lily
Genus: Muscari (fr Greek word for "musk") ... because some species have a musky scent
You will find these little plants most commonly in the woods.
The bulb is poisonous, but the American species Muscari comosum (and some others) have their flowers used as a direutic and stimulant.
The flowers also have a sweet nectar which bees like.
The root is edible! It can be cooked, and candied. In Korea, it is used as a tonic for stamina, and as an expectorant.
Jugs have an ancient history, dating back to the Romans. They have not changed much since then, other than we perhaps have more designs and uses for them.
Sources:
Websites (1) Viable Health (2) A Modern Herbal (3) Edible and Medicinal Plants
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The bulbous shape of these little blooms reminds me of cute little jugs.
Captured in some shadow, in the afternoon sun : uncropped, unedited ... nature in all its splendour :)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Global Flowers Photography
Macro Marvels
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April 4th, 2017
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Comments (20)
Glenn DiPaola
This is just great, as it the title. Glad you put that background story in here. I would never have thought that of something so pretty. Beautifully done. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
I learn new things, too, as I go along Glenn... it's nice to explore information about what I'm capturing; thank you so much for visiting today - I hope you have a nice weekend:))
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful floral close up with great colors, light and shadows, soft and delicate textures, perspective, dof, and composition, Connie! F/L
KG Photography
Wow - I had no idea the root was edible! Beautiful capture of this lovely flower, Connie ... the title is very appropriate! :))
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi KG! Nor had I ... until I researched some info on this wildflower ; they're popping up everywhere in our neighbourhood now ... mine have been up for a while, checking out the season's situation {wet!} ; thank you for checking out the jugs!;))
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