Pulsatilla

Here's another purple and orange combo, this time on a Pulsatilla. It's an interesting plant, known for both it's poisonous and medicinal features.

Here's a copy/paste from wiki: "Pulsatilla is highly toxic, and produces cardiogenic toxins and oxytoxins which slow the heart in humans. Excess use can lead to diarrhoea, vomiting and convulsions, hypotension and coma. It has been used as a medicine by Native Americans for centuries ... as a sedative and for treating coughs." It is also used for "reproductive problems ... and as an initial ingredient in homeopathic remedies."

Many thanks for dropping by.

[Jennifer Ruge]

I like the shape and color of the petals. Your garden must be pretty now that it is coming back to life.

[Leslie]

lovely

[GINA]

I had no idea, what great info..... and what a beautiful shot!!!

[Carole Imes]

A gorgeous flower indeed but remind me not to eat one....LOL ;-) Have a lovely day, Anne.

[Rosie Kind]

Lovely focus and DOF. Interesting info about this plant. I already have a slow heart rate so I don't think I'll bother having a munch on this. It looks too pretty to eat anyway! Lol

[scooter]

What a pretty shot and great info!

[carol white]

Beautiful shot,and great dof!!

[Junan Heath]

Lovely shot! Great dof! Beautiful color combo! :D

[Caroline]

I had no idea pulsatilla looked like this- or was even a plant!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

The petals are such a great purple; they look like silk to me! Neat!

[Kass]

I love visiting your project since I learn so much! Another new flower I need to investigate! Lovely Anne!

[Jennifer C]

just glorious Anne!!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful color combo and a beautiful shot, Anne.

[Judith Johnson]

Lovely colour and excellent focus.

[elkehochban]

Beautiful! That's a new one on me!

[Joyce Wells]

Beautiful flower! If it doesn't kill you, it can cure you - how funny!

[K1W1]

Wow Anne. Your garden must be beautiful because the images you are posting are STUNNING :)

[Pam Hawkes]

Gorgeous! The colours remind me of crocus!

[K J Buehl]

Fantastic Capture! I do like the purple and orange - nature is great that way! Boy! Did not realize the beauty of this bloom could be so serious too! Nicely Done, Anne!

[karenann]

Oh my goodness .... the good and the bad! Beautiful colors and textures, but who knew?!! I love the clarity, the textures, and the lighting!

[Beverly Carmichael]

It's beautiful, Anne, another surprise as I am not familier with this flower. I've been away from internet the last few days taking only enough time to not get behind on posting. So, Happy Mother's Day late!

[Allison Maltese]

That is a new one for me. Better keep Kayla away from it too. The photo, however is beautiful. Great color and detail.

[Rick Schies]

Well it is a beauty. but unfortunately many of these beauties can be quite dangerous.

[Margaret Tryon]

The colors are just beautiful. What a shot.

[☠northy]

beautiful colours... and very fascinating info...

[Ramesh Chand]

what you call it Pulsatilla but I call it beautiful purple flower....

[Carolyn White]

It's a beautiful flower! I love the color and details you captured. It's another new flower for me.

[Bonnie Lusted]

Gorgeous colours, Anne!

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Lovely colours :)

[Dione Giorgio]

Wonderful colours and flower. Great capture.

[Mike Warren]

Lovely purple capture. The flower has a shimmer from the velvety petals.

[Mary Lou]

it's a beautiful plant - I've never heard of this one but it has an interesting story.

[Jen Hudson]

Gorgeous colour and detail, great infor.Have looked back at your shots that I missed while away, you really have some great flower ones.

[❀ Lynn]

Beautiful flower! Love the sun and shadow too! Thanks for the interesting info.

[Cindy Muir]

Great shot and info! I've never seen one of these - certainly won't be eating one anytime soon! :)