Cattail in Porvoo 17.10.2014.
Typha is a genus of about 30 species mostly
in the Northern Hemisphere in wetland habitats.
These plants have many common names.
In Brittish English they're called bulrush
or reedmace. In American English they're
called cattail, catninetail or corn dog grass.
In Austrailia they're known as cumbungi or
bulrush, in Canada as bulrush or cattail and
in New Zealand as raupo. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Intressting Plant and wounderful shots!
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Thank you Riv! Enjoy your week.
DeleteFascinating plant.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret!
DeleteY las pelusillas que has fotografiado en sus semillas producen una fuerte irritación en la piel, especialmente en la de la espalda.
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Thank you Miguel! I've never gotten that close to the seeds. :)
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of this Lisdodde.
All perfectly photographed.
I wish you a very good new week.
Thank you Irma! Have a lovely week.
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DeleteWonderful detail, lovely shots....
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday Gunilla!
Ruby
Thank you Ruby! Happy Monday and a happy week to you.
Deletei like them, even if they can be invasive.
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DeleteKaveldun är vackra. Min mor hade en gång satt några i en vas i vardagsrummet, bruna vackra. En dag när vi kom hem såg de ut att ha exploderat - det var det kaveldun överallt i rummet. Då var de inte vackra.
ReplyDeleteTack Ulla! Det var ingen trevlig överraskning. Jag har aldrig tagit in dem.
DeleteNice macro shots!
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DeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteIncredible capture of the fluffy seeds!
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DeleteSuch a beautifull photo, i like it
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DeleteWonderful soft and bright colors ... delicious, beautiful photos!
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DeleteWonderful shots.
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DeleteFanget i eksplosjonsøyeblikket!
ReplyDeleteTack så mycket!
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DeleteGorgeous shots! I have never seen this kind of plant!
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DeleteIts a good thing to observe for birds in the Spring taking it for nesting material Gunilla. Blue Tits certainly favour it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Roy! I didn't know that, but it looks perfect for nesting material.
DeleteThank you Felicia! I like them too.
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ReplyDeleteThe Lisdodde I find this way the most.
ReplyDeleteThe exploded seed pods give a beautiful and playful:-)
Thank you Helma! I like them a lot.
DeleteWonderful photos - so fluffy!
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Thank you Mascha! Enjoy your week.
DeleteCattails are great. I've never had the chance to take any macro shots. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mike!
DeleteReleasing seeds with such grace. Thanks for sharing the love up-close Gunilla:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura!
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