Posted by MaryB (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) on 2 April 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.
These are the seeds of the Honesty flower, with new leaves emerging from our Honeysuckle plant in our garden.
Any tips or constructive criticism are welcome :)
I really appreciate all your comments, thank you so much. I'm only sorry I've not got time to respond. I do read all the comments and will try to answer any questions you have about my posts :)
I have never heard of such a flower. How did it get its name?
2 Apr 2008 12:22am
@Rags: From Wikipedia.......Annual Honesty (Lunaria annua) is a tall (height about 1 m), hairy-stemmed Biennial plant found throughout Europe. It has large, pointed oval leaves with marked serrations. The common name "Honesty" arose in the 16th century, and it may be due to the translucent seed-pods which are like flattened pea-pods and borne on the plant through winter. In South-East Asia, it is called the Money Plant, because its seed pods have the appearance of silver coins.
The flowers are a very pretty purple colour and really brighten the darker areas around the trees in our garden :)
Amazing! Like pieces of jewelry. A beautiful image, Mary.
2 Apr 2008 12:32am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you Michael, they do shine beautifully in the sun and they have a wonderful rustling sound in the breeze too.
Exraordinaire!!!
2 Apr 2008 1:22am
@Lorraine: Thank you Lorraine :) One of my favourites as, they need no care and pop up in the darker areas of the garden, adding colour and interest in both summer and winter.
Wow, love the reflection on the seeds. Great capture, beautiful colors :)
2 Apr 2008 5:57am
Lovely.
2 Apr 2008 6:04am
wow great colors. nice capture
2 Apr 2008 7:13am
So that is what they are! You have solved a life long mystery for me. Beautifully captured!
2 Apr 2008 7:16am
Lovely light and compo!
2 Apr 2008 8:36am
Without your explanation offered to Rags...I'd have been lost, maybe thought of some combination of plants and materials for an arragement! You have a small treasure there!
2 Apr 2008 9:20am
Great "spotlight", well captured Mary!
2 Apr 2008 9:32am
Nice details here. Cheers.
2 Apr 2008 9:33am
very nice shot. I like the composition & playing between light & shadows . . . Great light reflection :)
2 Apr 2008 9:55am
interesting capture, and colors..nice work
2 Apr 2008 10:18am
Life are full of surprises... Thank's for sharing!
2 Apr 2008 11:01am
love how you captured the light on this. it's beautiful.
2 Apr 2008 11:35am
Hi there apologies for not commenting recently, shift pattern at work changed. Mary I have not seen this plant for a long time, my mother used to have them in her house, honestly
2 Apr 2008 12:03pm
@Peter Miller: No probs Peter :) The garden here has lot's of little gems like this, they remind me of my mothers garden too. We are trying to sort it out atm and I'm doing my best to preserve these flowers.
Interesting capture!
2 Apr 2008 1:23pm
What a delightful image this is, Mary. Beatiful composition and clarity.
2 Apr 2008 1:25pm
greaaaaaaat and wonderful shot i love it
2 Apr 2008 1:29pm
Ah, now I know its name :-) Looks like mother-of-pearl, very pretty.
2 Apr 2008 1:31pm
Colours in this are outstanding, great shot.
2 Apr 2008 2:40pm
Wonderful Mary. In french the we call them "Monnaie du Pape" (Pope's Money).
2 Apr 2008 3:08pm
silky and lovely! nice capture Mary
2 Apr 2008 3:20pm
Wow, splendid capture, congratulation!!
2 Apr 2008 7:58pm
Your use of light and limited DOF really make this one Mary. Our Honeysuckle is starting to come to life also. I can't wait till it flowers.
2 Apr 2008 7:59pm
Nice macro. I like the round seed beeing the main subject.
2 Apr 2008 9:35pm
I do love how you see things, Mary. Really. Another beautiful image!
2 Apr 2008 10:06pm
Wonderful capture, Mary. The light is breathtaking! :)
3 Apr 2008 12:04am
Very nice shot and study. I don't see how it could be better.
3 Apr 2008 6:55am
Great catch!
3 Apr 2008 2:08pm
Wonderful tones.
3 Apr 2008 2:51pm
Wonderful picture of what you call "Honesty Flower", in the Netherlands it has the name "Judas Coin", the opposite of honesty! :) (Probably because of the sharp thorns on them, indicating that the coin is contaminated with the blood of Christ "caused" by Judas' betrayal - on the other hand, also honesty can be painful).
4 Apr 2008 5:14am
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