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The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera Group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds. The leafy green vegetables look like miniature cabbages. The Brussels sprout has long been popular in Brussels, Belgium, and may have gained its name there (Wiki).
This image was created using focus stacking of two images.
Macro Mondays: B-Food
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Close up of Dakekanba (Erman's birch, Betula ermanii) in the mixed sub-alpine forest surrounding the Tsugaike marshes.
It is a broadleaf deciduous tree species found in Northeast Asia from Japan to Kamchatka Peninsula. It is planted as street trees in Europe but the photo shows how it grows in the wild.
Dark-coloured conifer trees are Ooshirabiso (Maries' fir, Abies mariesii). Its straight trunks make a contrast with twisted Dakekanba.
7 Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts :
Brussels sprouts are rich in antioxidants - They’re high in fiber - They pack a vitamin C punch - They are loaded with vitamin K - They may reduce inflammation - They provide disease protection - They help with blood sugar regulation.
For MACRO MONDAYS
Theme : "Vegetables" - February 17, 2020
HMM!
Yellow Onion doing its spring thing and sending out a few sprouts. This onion (allium capa) is also known as the common onion, brown onion or bulb onion. For the Macro Mondays challenge, Onion Family.
Area shown is about 68mm. Happy Macro Monday!
Kusunoki (Camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora) is native to subtropical Asia including the southern part of Japan. It is an evergreen tree but new leaves sprout in spring to replace old ones.
It has been often chosen as sacred trees like Sugi (Japanese cedar).
Camphor obtained from the tree has been used for medicine, incense, and insect repellent.
This tree is located in the Shiba Park near Tokyo Tower in the Minato City (港区) of Tokyo
good with roast turkey - shot contre-jour and against the inclement weather of Boxing Day
Looking close... on Friday!: Christmas food
A few of these little guys appeared on my lawn after a couple of days of heavy spring rain. I have not seen them before - if anyone can help with ID it would be much appreciated
123 in 2023
#63 - Low
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フキノトウ/ Fukinoto
Every year, I see loads of these sprouts popping out from the ground just before the arrival of spring. Yeah... am happy!!! These are back again!!!!