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#wildflower

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Dorine
Saponaria officinalis blooms in the Netherlands in the summer and is quite common there in the wild, including on our golf course. There they bloom in large groups. I photographed them after a fresh rain shower. Always fun to do, because of the many raindrops. Moreover, I think it is a beautiful flower. Also for a garden. In the Netherlands the plant is called "Zeepkruid (Soapwort)". It smells nice, both during the day and at night. #wildflowers #wildflower #garden #nature #bloomscrolling #photo #photos #flowers #flower #fleurs #blumen #bloemen
These are the pink flowers of the Saponaria officinalis. In the photo a small piece of stem (horizontal, coming from the left in the middle) with in the middle and right of the photo a bunch of 15 small pink flowers and about 10 still in bud. The sepals of the flowers are rolled up into a tube of one centimeter, from which the light pink petals protrude (5 petals per flower). It has rained. Some flowers are a bit wilted by the rainfall, but others have already recovered. Lots of raindrops lie on the leaves. The background is vague and darkgreen in which various different types of leaves still can be recognized.
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MasterOfNone

Dog Violets (continued)
Not as glamorous as their scented cousins, there seems to be less ethnography & mythology around early dog violets.
"Throughout history, violets like the Early Dog-Violet have held symbolic significance in various cultures and traditions. In Greek mythology, violets were associated with the goddess Aphrodite, symbolizing love, beauty, and fertility."

A detailed botanical illustration showcases various parts of a Viola canina plant, including flowers, buds, and seeds. The image presents a meticulously rendered botanical illustration of the Viola canina plant.  The composition features a central cluster of the plant, including several blossoms in shades of light and deep blue. The blossoms are rendered with meticulous detail, showcasing the delicate petals and the internal structure.  Accompanying the central plant are detailed depictions of the buds and seeds of the plant at various stages of development, positioned alongside the primary plant structure. The elements are carefully organized to show the plant in its entirety, from the roots to the blossoms. The placement of the elements is consistent with botanical illustrations of the era, in a way that maximizes information presentation. The primary subject is a group of Viola canina flowers with their buds, stems, and roots. Each flower is depicted with realistic detail, showing the petals, sepals, and stamen. The plant's stems are also rendered accurately, with their branching and small leaves clearly visible. The plant's roots are at the base, and there are various labeled parts to aid in botanical identification. The buds and seeds are shown at different developmental stages, from closed buds to mature seeds. The colors used in the illustration are natural and accurate representations of the plant's colors. 
#Ethnobotany#Wildflower#PlantMythology
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