Purple Coneflower
by Mary Carol Story
Title
Purple Coneflower
Artist
Mary Carol Story
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Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a wildflower that is better know around the world by its scientific name - Echinacea purpurea. The flowers of Purple Coneflower are used to make an herbal remedy that strengthens the immune system, and Echinacea is available as a tea, capsules or tablets in pharmacies and health food stores across the world. Purple Coneflower is a tall, daisy-like perennial, with large flower heads with drooping purple, pinkish or white rays round a cone-shaped, brown central disk. The leaves are ovate, with long stalks and prominent veins, and often with serrated edges. Purple Coneflower is easy to cultivate and makes an attractive addition to the garden. It is a member of the Aster family.
Photo captured in Kentucky, USA.
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February 12th, 2014
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Comments (2)
Randy Rosenberger
Mary, one of my fave combos to shoot, and that is a lovely floral blossom, with a bumbler upon it makes for this grandiose show of pure natural beauty! It is an honor and a privilege as an administrator of one of the top groups on FAA, our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, to promote and highlight your awesome artworks on our homepage in one of the prestigious positions, on our group Featuring HOMEPAGE! Your artworks show your love of what you do, and is refined to where we not only accept and promote your fine works, but welcome that opportunity. It is a pleasure to have you as a member of our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Thanks for sharing! LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis
Mary Carol Story replied:
Your thoughtful comments are very much appreciated. Thank you! Also, many thanks for the feature.
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