Old Man's Beard by durleybeachbum

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Nov 29, 2013

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Description

The seedheads of Clematic vitalba, also know when in flower as Traveller's Joy. the hedges can be full of this in Dorset. The dried stems were once smoked by young boys, hence another old name for the plant, 'boys' bacca'. Beggars used to arouse sympathy by rubbing their legs with fresh twigs, as an irritant in the sap produced the appearance of ulcers! info from the 16th century botanist John Gerard. There is another photo Here I have explained how the tracks on the beach are made under yesterday's post: Bill was right.

Comments (25)

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jayfar

4:02AM | Fri, 29 November 2013

You have captured them wonderfully Andrea.

ronmolina

4:07AM | Fri, 29 November 2013

Excellent shot!

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kaward

6:24AM | Fri, 29 November 2013

Exquisite shot! they really are a joy for any traveller aren't they? The seeds look very large too, a bumper year for so many things.

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dakotabluemoon

7:03AM | Fri, 29 November 2013

I love the way this came out very nice shot of it.

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Adobe_One_Kenobi

9:41AM | Fri, 29 November 2013

I love this stage of this plant. I didn't know the boys bacca thing though :) Back in the 80's I used to mix coltsfoot with my baccy. The times I got pulled by the old bill was remarkable. But I have to admit it, it did smell like a more nefarious plant :)

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TECHNISTRATIONS

9:45AM | Fri, 29 November 2013

Oh I love this species!

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Faemike55

9:47AM | Fri, 29 November 2013

Wonderful capture of the seeds interesting information about the plant

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bmac62

10:27AM | Fri, 29 November 2013

I've just checked the mirror...your title is correct:)

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helanker

12:05PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

A really stunning shot, Andrea. FULL size is a must here.

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jendellas

1:17PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

They are so pretty!!

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three_grrr

1:18PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

Full view shows the wonderful feathery appearance! This might be be better then the actual flower! (was just thinking of Ralphie in the sun, Leya found a sunny spot in the living room and is curled up in it)

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kgb224

1:44PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

Superb capture Andrea. God bless.

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sandra46

4:53PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

GREAT SHOT

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miwi

5:04PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

Beautiful capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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blinkings

6:42PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

What an amazing plant.

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goodoleboy

7:29PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

Ooooh, love it, love it, love it!!! Sterling capture of this mesmerizing plant, Andrea, inundated with lovely soft filaments. And, thanks for reminding me that I have to shave tomorrow.

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MrsRatbag

7:54PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

I love these! What a great capture, the textures are beautiful.

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wysiwig

10:58PM | Fri, 29 November 2013

Why am I not surprised? You English have the most colorful language but now I'm thinking of Monty Wooley. Excellent close up.

whaleman

1:02AM | Sat, 30 November 2013

So that's where my beard clippings went

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Katraz

2:35AM | Sat, 30 November 2013

Nice shot and it reminds me I need a shave.

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Mark-David-Rogers

10:05AM | Sat, 30 November 2013

Bet the old man is furious (chuckle). Fine capture, if you had an available head to stand behind that it would look like a real beard. If father Christmas gets caught clean shaven he knows were to go in emergency.lol

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