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Caltha palustris (kingcup, marsh marigold) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Ranunculaceae, native to marshes, fens, ditches and wet woodland in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
The common name of marigold refers to its use in medieval churches at Easter as a tribute to the Virgin Mary, as in Mary gold. The specific name palustris, Latin for "of the marsh", indicates its common habitat.
It becomes most luxuriant in partial shade, but is rare on peat. In the United Kingdom, it is probably one of the most ancient native plants, surviving the glaciations and flourishing after the last retreat of the ice, in a landscape inundated with glacial meltwaters.
Height is up to 80 centimetres (31 in) tall. The leaves are rounded to kidney-shaped, 3–20 centimetres (1.2–7.9 in) across, with a bluntly serrated margin and a thick, waxy texture. Stems are hollow.
The flowers are yellow, 2–5 cm (1–2 in) diameter, with 4-9 (mostly 5) petal-like sepals and many yellow stamens; they appear in early spring to late summer. The flowers are visited by a great variety of insects for pollen and for the nectar secreted from small depressions, one on each side of each carpel.
It is sometimes considered a weed in clay-like garden soils, where every piece of its root will survive and spread. In warm free-draining soils, it simply dies away.
As is the case with many members of the family Ranunculaceae, all parts of the plant are poisonous and can be irritant. Skin rashes and dermatitis have been reported from excessive handling of the plant.
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De gewone dotterbloem (Caltha palustris subsp. palustris) is een vaste plant uit de ranonkelfamilie (Ranunculaceae). De soort is in Nederland wettelijk beschermd.
De plant behoudt zijn bladeren. De bladeren zijn rond tot bijna niervormig. De plant wordt 45-60 cm hoog.
De favoriete standplaats is langs randen van sloten, beken, in vochtige weilanden, brongebieden en andere zompige plaatsen. Op deze plaatsen komt de plant zowel in de volle zon als in de halfschaduw voor.
De bloeiperiode loopt van maart tot april en soms nog van augustus tot september. De ongeveer 4 cm grote bloemen tellen vijf tot acht gele kelkbladen, geen kroonbladen en talloze meeldraden.Licht glanzende bladen. De onderste bladeren zijn lang gesteeld. De bloemstengels zijn hol en glad.
De plant heeft een voortdurend vochtige bodem nodig voor de ontwikkeling van de knollen. Varieert de vochtigheidsgraad, dan blijven de knollen klein.
Vee vermijdt de licht giftige plant. Hooi met een geringe hoeveelheid dotterbloemen kan voor vee geen kwaad, maar grote hoeveelheden leiden tot spijsverteringsstoringen.
De bloemen worden bezocht door zowel vliegen, kevers als bijen. Wanneer de insecten over de meeldraden kruipen, overdekt het stuifmeel hen, waarna zij weer bloemen kunnen bevruchten. De plant komt niet voor in brakwater.
Rijpe zaden blijven drijven, waardoor de plant zich gemakkelijk langs de oevers van beken en sloten verspreidt.
Het verspreidingsgebied beslaat grote delen van Europa, de gematigde delen van Azië en Noord-Amerika.
Spring has come early to certain spots in central California despite the continuing drought. This is a bright portion on Bitterwater Rd., eastern San Luis Obispo Co., CA
Three-cornered Garlic (Science name: Alium triquetrum). Brown's Folly, Avon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, Bathford, near Bath, Somerset, England
This beautiful tree is around the corner from my house. I have no idea what type of tree it is, but love the blossoms.
Spring is in the air and it's almost time to get some sun onto my pasty limbs.
As it was, before leaving the house, I added to this outfit some tights, knee length boots, and also a jacket.
The dress is by Select Fashion and I got it in the British Heart Foundation charity shop for £4.99 even though it appears to be brand new. Bargain!
It's a lovely faux velvet material and it's really comfortable.
Lines Written In Early Spring by William Wordsworth
I heard a thousand blended notes,
While in a grove I sate reclined,
In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.
To her fair works did Nature link
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What man has made of man.
Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
And 'tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.
The birds around me hopped and played,
Their thoughts I cannot measure:--
But the least motion which they made
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.
The budding twigs spread out their fan,
To catch the breezy air;
And I must think, do all I can,
That there was pleasure there.
If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature's holy plan,
Have I not reason to lament
What man has made of man?
Taken on the road in front of my neighborhood, it's very pretty right now. Thank you all for your kind comments and support I really appreciate you all. :-))
Spring Garden, Barking Park 2015
Watercolour painting effect created by Topaz Simplify 4.1 plug-in (with Corel PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate)
A few years ago, while my wife and I were living in beautiful Victoria, BC, I took this photo of a cherry blossom in the light rain and breeze. Looking forward to seeing cherry blossoms again this year, as I didn't see them while we were living in Turks and Caicos Islands last year.
Fuji X-Pro 1
XF 60mm f/2.4R
Well, not really.
Uncropped image of a 22.5mm X 10mm spring fitted to a small garden pruning shear.
The steel wire is 1mm thick.
Even at f/16 the DoF is very limited at this short distance.
" Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. " Doug Larson
After 2 weeks of temperatures 20 degrees above normal. The 2 feet of snow we had on the ground has disappeared. If I had not seen it myself I would not have believed
it. There is mud and water everywhere but spring is finally here. Hallelujah
Spring comes to Temple Balsall reserves.
Clockwise from top left:
7-Spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) 20 March 2019, Cuttle Pool NR
White-tailed Bumble Bee (Bombus lucorum sensu lato) 30 March 2019, Cuttle Pool NR
Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) 24 March 2019, Cuttle Pool NR
Common Toads (Bufo bufo) 24 March 2019, Temple Balsall NR
Cuttle Pool and Temple Balsall Nature Reserves, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, Temple Balsall
WHEN SPRING STARTS TO BREATH
© ajpscs
KAWAZU ZAKURA
are characterized by relatively large petals in a rich shade of pink. Buds begin to open in early February, and the blossoms continue to flower for over a month through early March. KAWAZU ZAKURA is a natural hybrid from OOSHIMAZAKURA and KANHIZAKURA.
オオシマザクラ系とカンヒザクラ系の自然交配種と推定されている
OK For the folks in the east I appreciate this sentiment may be a tad annoying, but it has been a longer and colder than normal winter on the west coast so it was a delight to see and feel the sun today, especially as it lit up leaf buds proving that spring is finally here.
There is something about the spring season, moving the clocks forward creating more day light that gives you new life after those winter months.
Processed this shot while listening to Artifice by SOHN. Great song.
Did it end while I was gone?
Cause my shoulders
Couldn’t hold that weight for long
And it all just feels the same
Somebody better let me know my name
Before I give myself away
Somebody better show me how I feel
Cause I know I’m not at the wheel
Spring will come. It will... definitely. One day.
*looks at the grey sky and low temperatures outside and cries* T_T
... Ahem.
In the mean time, Rozy wanted to get into the spring mood, with a homemade flower crown~ :) I'm also trying my hand at some doll rings, but it's so hard working on such small scales UGH!
Wish you all a lovely sunday! <3