Prickly Poppy
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Prickly Poppy
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I found this gorgeous White Prickly Poppy (Argemone albiflora) among a field of wildflowers on a drive through Duvall County, Texas, on a beautiful spring morning.
Oh those prickles! The southwestern prickly poppy protects itself with sharp little spines that cover its leaves, stems, and fruits. And if that fails to deter predators, its broken leaves and stems exude a poisonous sticky alkaloid sap. But, what glorious flowers; these are 3-5 inches across, white with yellow centers of clustered stamens, and delicate wrinkled petals that look like crepe paper.
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July 25th, 2020
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Comments (94)
Carolyn Rosenberger
Love the light and shadow, the water drops, and the crepe paper quality of the flower! L&F
Sarah Irland
What a beautiful photograph, Jurgen! Such wonderful contrasts, colors and light! Congratulations on your Win in the Amazing Poppy Flowers Contest! L/F
Harriet Feagin Photography
Lovely detail in this little charmer. Hope to get some photos of these beauties next week. Well done.
June Pauline Zent
What a gorgeous capture. It seems to come off the page! These are perfect background colors and the rain drops are stunning
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… GREATEST OF ALL TIME WILDFLOWER ARTWORK! Fl
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