Blushing Blooms
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Blushing Blooms
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Japanese Quince ( Chaenomeles japonica; C. japonica; flowering quince; Japonica; Maule's Quince)
Family : Rosaceae
This popular ornamental shrub (and bonsai) is native to Japan. Its flowers are usually red, although they can also be white or pink.
If it bears fruit, it will be small, yellow, and apple shaped. The fruit will be very hard, and astringent, and while it can be eaten raw, it would be an unpleasant experience. It is more appealing to the palate as a marmalade (apparently there is more pectin in it than in a 'true' quince or apple), a preserve, or - for those who imbibe - in a liqueur.
Apparently, too, flowering quinces also contain more Vitamin C than lemons!
Sources:
Website: (1) Wikipedia
A Gardener's Guide to Flowering Shrubs [Ed. Negus; Strong]
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There is a tree that blooms across the street, and only recently have I really paid much attention to it. I will be doing more attention-paying in the future. It really is a gem, and it flowers beautifully. This image was taken just after a spring rain, on a walk between showers and just before the sun would begin to set.
Taken in natural light ; unaltered ; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
The World We See
10 Plus
Flower Mania
Beautiful Flowers
Visions Of Spring
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April 3rd, 2015
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Comments (49)
Bruce Bley
Lovely capture, Connie!! F/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
I forgot all about returning to this image to see comments, Bruce! sometimes I get ditzy! apologies, & a late thank you! :))
Connie Handscomb
Dora, they say better late than never .. but I'm not so sure about that! thank you so much! for featuring this image in Visions Of Spring .:))
Connie Handscomb
Yep, late again ... still very Sincere Thanks, Bruce! for featuring this image in Beautiful Flowers :))
Connie Handscomb
Martin, I'm sorry for being slow in thanking you! for featuring this image in Flower Mania :)) {I've fallen behind in many things last few days!}
Caitlyn Grasso
Excellent detail and colors on these beautiful blossoms! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Caitlyn, looks like I forgot to get back to this ... a long while back .. so , a late Thank you!:))
Connie Handscomb
Svetlana, thank you! for featuring this image in The World We See {I wasn't aware until recently you had this group} :)))
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