This was taken in our alley as the sun was setting (f3.2 @ 1/25 sec 400sp). I love how the flowering plant seems to glow despite the lowering light.Dr. Culpepper (1653) says "There is no better herb to take melancholy vapors from the heart, and to strengthen it... it makes mothers joyful and settles the womb, therefore it is called Motherwort." Since it bloomed in England in late July and early August, and since good doctor Culpepper's 17th c. medical science also encompassed astrological influences, he puts the plant "under Leo" but "Venus owns the herb." Also, he claimed "It grows only in gardens with us in England."
Glad it made its move to Kansas, where it blooms in spring here. A good bitter tonic, particularly for women's issues. But if some of you men need a dose of Venus influence, here's your herb. Dar
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Awright friend, great picture, now get on with it while the ground is still moist and DIG SOME OUT of the neighbor's alley to transplant in your garden. sheesh...I'll use any method to communicate with my many halves so that stuff gets done...
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