Silent Bells
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Silent Bells
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
When we dare to stop talking, silence speaks.
~ James Carroll
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Solomon's Seal (David's Harp; Jacob's Ladder; Lady's Lockets; Lily Of The Mountain)
Polygonatum multiflorum
Family: Lilaceae
This tall perennial wildflower - also called an herb - which can be found in the shade of woodlands of Europe, Asia and North America is a close relative of lily of the valley. Its stem is tough, with a rhythmic structure, like a skeleton, from which swing its scented bells.
Medicinally, it is used to strengthen bones, joints, tendons, and teeth. King Solomon (wiser than all men) appoved of the use of roots for healing - hence, it's name. A decoction of the root heals wounds and sores; in the 16th century, the bruised roots were applied to joints and broken bones to help them mend. It can remove the marks of black and blue bruises, and relieve neuralgia and stomach inflammation. The Native Americans used it as a wash against the effects of poison ivy.
Cosmetically, it has been used as a skin tonic, and to clear freckles.
It has culinary uses as well: in Turkey, the young shoots are cooked with asparagus, though it should be noted that this plant - like many wildflowers - is poisonous, so you must know what you are doing.
Sources:
The Language Of Plants: A Guide To The Doctrine Of Signatures [Julia Graves]
Herbs : The Complete Gardener's Guide [Patrick Lima]
Culpeper's Color Herbal [Ed. D. Potterton]
Jekka's Complete Herb Book [J. McVicar]
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Taken in natural light ; Undedited; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
All About Nature
Wild Flowers
Flower Mania
Macro Photography
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June 18th, 2015
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Comments (23)
Lisa Kilby
So beautiful and fragile! Excellent bokeh!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Lisa; these bells swing so prettily .. pleased you like them :))
Connie Handscomb
A big Thank You! to you, Martin! {maybe 2 or 3!} for featuring this image in Flower Mania :))
Marina Kojukhova
Oh..So delicate and lovely image Connie!! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello to you, Marina! thank you for coming to visit me .. & for your kind support; always grateful :))
Gabriella Weninger - David
Oh wow... What a AWESOME capture and sooo GORGEOUS Image and flowers Connie!
Nick Boren
You certainly have composition and depth of field nailed dear Connie... very evident with this amazing image of yours.. ;-) FV
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, I wish! you haven't seen my reject pile, Lol! ... always a pleasure to see you, my friend; thank you, too :))
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