Botanical Bumbling...
The study of plants is vital because they are a fundamental part of life on Earth, which generates the oxygen, food, fibres, fuel and medicine that allow humans to exist. Through photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that in large amounts can affect global climate. Additionally, they are influential in the water cycle. A good understanding of plants is crucial to the future of human societies.
~ Excerpt from Wikipedia
Things would look very grim for the future of human societies if dependant on my knowledge of plants...
Pink ~ I have no idea what these flowers are called.
Red ~ I have no idea what these ones are called either.
Green ~ Leaves! ...but the name of the plant from which they sprout from I am clueless.
Yellow ~ Oooh I know this! Rosella! Named simply here as 'yellow' in keeping with my clueless colour theme
Why do people give each other flowers? To celebrate various important occasions, they're killing living creatures? Why restrict it to plants? "Sweetheart, let's make up. Have this deceased squirrel." ~The Washington Post
Here's an idea. Why not give a friend or loved one a flower photo print? Much sweeter than a dead smelly squirrel.
Things would look very grim for the future of human societies if dependant on my knowledge of plants...
Here's an idea. Why not give a friend or loved one a flower photo print? Much sweeter than a dead smelly squirrel.
Comments
All kidding aside, you have done it again my dear, as these are absolutely lovely! xo
Things would look very grim for the future of human societies if dependant on my knowledge of plants... YES I can see that.
It is difficult to help you with the name I need to se more of the plants to identify them - BUT flowers/plant are beautiful!
/MB
: )
and yea, i think i would definitely like a print rather than a poor little squirrel. :)
it is funny how people give each other flowers, basically something that lives a very short timeframe and then dies.
I often take photographs of flowers I find then wonder what the names are, too.
:)
First one is everlastings (or paper daisies)
And about the quote...maybe we give flowers because squirrels and other such dead things don't smell nice on your kitchen table. :D
Midsummer in Sweden means flowers & party!!!
Hope you peep me in at my room on week end coz I want you to join my surprise as my bloggie's bday soon and my 200th post n so many visitors... Ahhh! whatevah *wink
xoxo for a great Friday downunder.
Loved the post!
http://www.dirtdujour.com/item/big_stink_at_huntington_botanical_gardens/
Paz
Her "This is a Tigris Mimaximis Lily"
us "Pretty"
Best,
Gina
The photos are gorgeous. I have no clue as to what any of them are called either, and from the above comments it looks like we're in good company!
Thanks for commenting on Sam's photos on my blog!