"pyknos" means dense -
"stachys" means a spike -
"reticulata" means a network (describing the underside of the leaf)
It is a South African sage plant. It grows in swampy areas (I found out about this later... mine grows in a dry place!) .
hello Prospero, I love the way you focus on these flowers as if all of the knowledge of the world is contained there well it probably is. Hey a witch's hat-yes I would love wear that for halloween. thanks,quite stunning.
Modest and beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteThis blue hat from your garden will make the an unusual hat collection exclusive to witches ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt may not be nice calling you a wizard (or witch), but you surely are with the macro lens.
ReplyDeletehello Prospero, I love the way you focus on these flowers as if all of the knowledge of the world is contained there well it probably is. Hey a witch's hat-yes I would love wear that for halloween.
ReplyDeletethanks,quite stunning.
Beautifully shot. Love the balance between the soft focus and the sharper details. If that's a witches' hat, then give me a broom and a cauldron!
ReplyDeleteYou had asked about the Fouquieria and in that particular image in question, it was only the comparatively drab but noble survivor, the creosote.
I need blue and these images are beautiful !
ReplyDeletethank you
wish you a nice week
a witch with a soft heart :-)
ReplyDeleteHi! Your pictures are full of color!
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