Old Man's Beard by durleybeachbum
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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)
You have captured them wonderfully Andrea.
Excellent shot!
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.
I love the way this came out very nice shot of it.
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 :)
Oh I love this species!
Wonderful capture of the seeds interesting information about the plant
I've just checked the mirror...your title is correct:)
A really stunning shot, Andrea. FULL size is a must here.
They are so pretty!!
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)
Superb capture Andrea. God bless.
GREAT SHOT
Beautiful capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an amazing plant.
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.
I love these! What a great capture, the textures are beautiful.
Why am I not surprised? You English have the most colorful language but now I'm thinking of Monty Wooley. Excellent close up.
So that's where my beard clippings went
Nice shot and it reminds me I need a shave.
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
I can sure see how it got that name! (Bill's is much more tidy looking.) :P I can never resist taking pictures of these ... they're wonderful!
Lovely capture and amazing details in zoom!
Excellent capture and composition
Wonderful and lovely.