Sunday, September 5, 2010

Ligularia/ Macro Monday

Autumn blooming Ligularia, sometimes called elephant ears

I love this plant for many reasons: it flowers in September, it grows in the shade, it has interesting blossoms, its leaves are green with purple undersides, and its seed pods are fluffy and attractive in winter.



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26 comments:

  1. judi/GmjSeptember 5, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Looks like the spot the faries do the wood carving, see all the little wood curls?

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  2. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartSeptember 5, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    This is such a beautiful flower! Since it is unfamiliar to me, I just Googled it to earn more. Your photo is gorgeous!

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  3. CarverSeptember 5, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    That's a cheerful and beautiful flower.

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  4. MichelleSeptember 5, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    Very nice macro shot!

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  5. JudySeptember 5, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Beautiful! Now you are going to have to post photos of the seedpods, so I cans ee them, too!

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  6. GeorgeSeptember 5, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    You've given some great reasons for loving this plant. Your macro is fantastic.

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  7. CarolSeptember 5, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Gorgeous photo! Beautiful flower, so interesting looking!

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  8. RandySeptember 5, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    What amazing details. Isn't nature wonderful.

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  9. KathySeptember 6, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Stellar!

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  10. Small City ScenesSeptember 6, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    Isn't L. a great plant. Your Macro is totally amazing. Good one. MB

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  11. PetrusSeptember 6, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    That is a really lovely photo - such detail ..

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  12. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 6, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    So many beautiful details in this flower, it's fabulous!
    Léia :)

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  13. DarlaSeptember 6, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful, don't know as I've ever seen a Ligularia.

    Darla

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  14. MaaikeSeptember 6, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    lovely details

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  15. Jan n JerSeptember 6, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Great shot, this sounds like the perfect flower, very versatile.

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  16. DeniseinVASeptember 6, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    It's fantastic! I haven't seen it before and always love learning about new flowers when I come here. Thanks so much.
    An English Girl Rambles

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  17. Maia TSeptember 6, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful and interesting flowers, I like the strong, vivid orange petals.

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  18. B i r g i t t aSeptember 6, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    It looks like jewellery :)

    http://foto.rudenius.se/post/2010/09/06/Macro-Monday.aspx

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  19. BirgittaSeptember 6, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Such an interesting flower! Great macro shot!

    http://birgittasfoto.blogg.se

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  20. Mike B. @ slugyard.comSeptember 6, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    4 seasons of interest - gotta love it.

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  21. betty-NZSeptember 6, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    What an awesome little flower!

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  22. SquirrelQueenSeptember 6, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    I have never seen elephant ears in bloom. It is a very lovely flower and I like that it grows in the shade. That is a great macro shot.
    The Road to Here

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  23. The Cunning RuntSeptember 6, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Really nice, crisp macro there! :)

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  24. CarlettaSeptember 7, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    What a unique center!
    Judi is too funny.... :)

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  25. JientjeSeptember 7, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Nice work!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 7, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    This is really stunning. Great macro.

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