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Time to Play Plant ID

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Posted by Chuck Beatty on June 5, 2008 at 6:01 PM
Time to Play Plant ID
I have three groups of these flowers growing in the shady area of my front yard (two at the base of a large oak tree. The plant consists of thin, grass-like leaves radiating from a central point, then tall (8-inch) stalks with these flowers at the top. Anyone have a suggestion?

D300, Sigma 180 macro, 1/5 sec @ f/11. tripod, remote, mirror lock-up
Posted by Toni Lankerd on June 5, 2008 at 7:14 PM
I have an image of the same flowers, Chuck, and I was under the impression that it's Star of Bethlehem, but I could be wrong. I like your composition and the water drops..very nice!
Posted by Chuck Beatty on June 5, 2008 at 7:46 PM
I think you're right, Toni. Thanks. A quick Google search found this tidbit: "The foliage and bulbs contain toxic alkaloids that can poison livestock. The cooked bulbs are reportedly edible to humans, although suitable caution should be exercised." Well, yeah.
Posted by Toni Lankerd on June 5, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Gee, I just stocked up on the bulbs as part of a nice dinner, too. Maybe I should think twice before proceeding! :biggrin: :jump:
Posted by Kendall Hetrick on June 5, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Even though you got it identified before I got here (didn't have a clue anyhow), I like the image.