Candlewick Plant
by Jenny Revitz Soper
Title
Candlewick Plant
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Jenny Revitz Soper
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Photograph - Photo
Description
We found mullein, a bienniel wildflower, growing in the dry bed of the Santa Clara river in Santa Clarita, California in April 2016. It is also known as ~Candlewick plant~which refers to the old practice of using the dried down of mullein leaves and stems to make lamp wicks. Some say mullein stems once were dipped in tallow to make torches either used by witches or used to repel them, hence the name ~hag taper.~ The custom of using mullein for torches dates back at least to Roman times.
Featured on the homepage of the following FAA Groups:
Flower Mania 04/11/2016
Global Flowers Photography 4/11/2016
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April 10th, 2016
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Comments (8)
Pamela Williams
Bravo, your outstanding work has been featured on the homepage of the FAA aRt diStrIct! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion
Maria Urso
Very beautiful and unusual flower for me! Great capture and congratulations, Candlewick Plant has been featured in Exquisite Florals.
Maria Hunt
A new plant for me, Jenny... Wonderful composition and perfect lights and shadows... a wow moment, huh!!! F/L/V
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