Old Man's Beard, Clematis vitallea.
Jan 2, 2022 13:53:41 #
This plant is quite common around here in Kent and shrouds the top of hedgerows. I learned today that it also has the names Traveller's Joy, Rascal's herb, and Beggar's herb. The latter two are because beggars and rascals sometimes rubbed the stem sap on their skin which caused a rash and made people feel sorry for them and give money.
Jan 2, 2022 14:53:07 #
What neat photos Brenda. They almost look like giant spiders. I wonder if they are in the United States. Do people plant them or are they a type of weed?
Dennis
Dennis
Jan 2, 2022 15:46:10 #
👍. The pictures form interesting abstract lines. I like the first one especially.
Jan 2, 2022 16:26:29 #
dennis2146 wrote:
What neat photos Brenda. They almost look like giant spiders. I wonder if they are in the United States. Do people plant them or are they a type of weed?
Dennis
Dennis
Thanks Dennis, no not planted, they are just wild and wind distributed.
Jan 2, 2022 16:27:25 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
👍. The pictures form interesting abstract lines. I like the first one especially.
Thanks Mark, I also like the abstract feel these plants can create.
Jan 2, 2022 18:18:31 #
Those are great shots of your UK native hedgerow plant, Clematis vitalba, Brenda. 
There is a plant that is native to North America with very similar seed heads, Clematis virginiana - "Virgin's bower." The blossoms on the two species are just about identical.
There is a plant that is native to North America with very similar seed heads, Clematis virginiana - "Virgin's bower." The blossoms on the two species are just about identical.
Jan 3, 2022 03:42:01 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Those are great shots of your UK native hedgerow plant, Clematis vitalba, Brenda.
There is a plant that is native to North America with very similar seed heads, Clematis virginiana - "Virgin's bower." The blossoms on the two species are just about identical.
There is a plant that is native to North America with very similar seed heads, Clematis virginiana - "Virgin's bower." The blossoms on the two species are just about identical.
Thank you Blenheim Orange, I have read that in New Zealand a similar Clematis was planted and eventually became a menace in woodlands by becoming so dense that it cut out the light for growth of other vegetation. Happy New Year to you with lots of photography.
Jan 3, 2022 08:23:26 #
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Jan 3, 2022 10:42:32 #
Nicely done, Brenda. I enjoy seeing the artistic side of macro photography and I find Mother Nature to be the greatest artist of all times.
Jan 3, 2022 11:09:59 #
Yes, we have them here. A very difficult subject to photograph. I've seen them and haven't even tried. But you did well. Kudos.
Jan 3, 2022 12:23:22 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Nicely done, Brenda. I enjoy seeing the artistic side of macro photography and I find Mother Nature to be the greatest artist of all times.
Thank you Gary, I am keen to look for more arty shots now that I have the taste for it.
Jan 3, 2022 12:25:08 #
Fotoartist wrote:
Yes, we have them here. A very difficult subject to photograph. I've seen them and haven't even tried. But you did well. Kudos.
Thank you Fotoartist, I am sure you would succeed once you have a go. I think seedheads are all fascinating, I am keen to look for more.
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