New Growth

by Connie Handscomb

Title

New Growth

Artist

Connie Handscomb

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Photograph - Photography - Fine Art

Description

At whatever stage you are, there are always higher stages.
~ Rudolf Steiner
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Laurel
Laurus nobilis (bay laurel,sweet bay, bay tree, true laurel, Grecian laurel)
Laurus nobilis Augustifolia (Bay Willow; willow leaf bay)

Family : Lauraceae

In ancient Greece and Rome, wreaths of laurel were indicative that something was of the highest status, of victory. The Latin 'laureate' means crowned with laurels.

This aromatic evergreen tree (or large shrub) native to the Mediterranean is now found in many places of the world. At one time, large parts of Europe had large forests of bay tress.

There are several species of laurel. The leaves can be harvested any time of year, to be used as a kitchen herb, as an astringent, for healing burns and bruises. The berries are used in liqueurs and in perfumes.

Sources:
The International Book Of Trees [H.Johnson]
Encyclopedia Of Herbs [N.Vermeulen]
Jekka's Complete Herb Book [J.McVicar]

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Springtime is a season of new growth, new beginnings, new
opportunities .... which are just some of the reasons I love it so. Out walking in the warm spring sunshine, I captured this new growth and, while I think it is a laurel, I'm thinking I should do another walkabout and have a second look.

So, I will go for another walk now .. & take another look glossy-leafed shrub ;))

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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :

Exploration Photography
All Springtime Photography
Bath and Spa Prints

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April 10th, 2016

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