So funny to see ‘artichoke’ and helianthus joined. I did some exploring, and found out why I haven’t seen it. The USDA map shows it native in exactly two counties in Texas. I’m sure people include it in their gardens, and I just haven’t come across it. It’s interesting that it was a common food source for Native Americans.
This plant was growing in my back garden when I moved in some 26 years ago, and I always thought it was some kind of sunflower but didn’t realise exactly what until recent years. I don’t fancy eating it though. although it might be really nice π
Thank you Jill π Sometimes you see something, isolate it from its surroundings and then attempt to capture that moment. No moment is ever the same π
Fading beauty!! π
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Thank you Indira π
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Love that– bow down. It’s like their turn is over in the show and the fall actors/ players are next. Nature is such a wonderful thing.
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That is a lovely way of describing it Jessica, thank you π
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You are welcome. Thank you.
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What an apt – yet sad – image!
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Thank you Anne π It is kinda sad, and I am pleased you have seen that in it, too.
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Such an apt way to express that summer to autumn transition in words and
image, Pete.
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Thank you Sandy π
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Sure!
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So lovely!
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Thank you Belinda!
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Beautiful even at the end of life. π
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Thank you Irene π Nature has such wonder and beauty, even as it passes on into the change of seasons.
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Very nice! I like the way the blossom pops.
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Thank you David! π
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Flowers deserve a celebration such as this even as they fade.
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They sure do Steve π
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So funny to see ‘artichoke’ and helianthus joined. I did some exploring, and found out why I haven’t seen it. The USDA map shows it native in exactly two counties in Texas. I’m sure people include it in their gardens, and I just haven’t come across it. It’s interesting that it was a common food source for Native Americans.
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This plant was growing in my back garden when I moved in some 26 years ago, and I always thought it was some kind of sunflower but didn’t realise exactly what until recent years. I don’t fancy eating it though. although it might be really nice π
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Beautiful Pete! πΌ
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Thank you Jill π Sometimes you see something, isolate it from its surroundings and then attempt to capture that moment. No moment is ever the same π
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Bowing down to autumn, that’s a nice way of describing the end of summer. And of course autumn has its positives in nature…
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I love summer, but I much prefer spring, then autumn. I am looking forward to getting out more this fall.
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Summer fading with grace and beauty!
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Indeed! I didn’t get out so often last autumn like I normally have done so, but I hope this fall I will make up for it! π
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Even when they are tired they are so beautiful ..
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They sure are Julie π
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