Tag Archives: vases

friday flower studies

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Denise

Is it Friday already? Coreopsis tinctoria ‘Mahogany’ Large furry leaves of Plectranthus argentatus, spiky red orbs are Ricinus communis ‘New Zealand Purple, lacy gray leaves from Senecio viravira Tiny, almost-black flowers on tall stems of Pelargonium sidoides All together now, … Continue reading →

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still life with castor bean plant

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Denise

The inspiration to include some seed pods from the castor bean plant in leftover Thanksgiving vases already filled with chamomile and hypericum came from this photo from thequintessentialmagazine. Nice touch with the alocasia leaf too. Like a bloody echinops, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Plant Portraits, science | Tagged castor bean plant, cut flowers, euphorbias, flower arrangements, holiday decorations, poinsettias, poisonous plants, Ricinus communis, thequintessentialmagazine, vases | 10 Comments