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Flower As A Work Of Art

A Hellebore is an evergreen perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Despite names such as 'winter rose' 'Christmas rose' and 'Lenten rose', hellebores are not closely related to the rose family (Rosaceae). Many hellebore species are poisonous.

 

All of that aside, the first time I saw a Hellebore flower, I was astounded by the intricate designs in the center of the blossom. It seemed as if an artist had designed the curving green folds and cupcake-like center. What a work of art!

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Uploaded on September 5, 2023
Taken on March 30, 2017