Hens and chicks by Cytisus

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Jun 16, 2008

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Description

Latin name ( Sempevivum Tectorum ) Originally grown in central and southern England, according to web research, dates back to mythology and was planted on thatch roofs for fire protection!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Recommend full size!!!!!!!!!!!

Comments (29)

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jocko500

10:12PM | Mon, 16 June 2008

wow that something. fire can not burn then ;cool

West_coaster07

2:05AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

very nice picture!!

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ledwolorz

3:27AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Fantastic shot.

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mairekas

3:28AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Cool capture!!! Well done!

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rainbows

4:30AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

A wonderful capture, I grow this in my garden. Diane.

Liam.

6:11AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Great find and wonderful light

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Meisiekind

6:39AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

How cute - they look like fat roses!! Lovely capture and info my friend! :)

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virginiese

10:16AM | Tue, 17 June 2008

I love the light ! nice shot

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MrsRatbag

12:01PM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Excellent capture - and I had no idea they were planted on thatched roofs! Learn something new every day, eh?

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LudyMelltSekher

12:07PM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic! Wonderful photography.Congratulations! A million stars ***Thank you so much for your comments. Happy Tuesday. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous Blessings. Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say I´speak Spanish.

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kgb224

3:55PM | Tue, 17 June 2008

Excellent capture.

Charberry

9:27PM | Wed, 18 June 2008

I used to have a patch of these at our last house. I loved them. They wouldn't let weeds grow in them, which was really nice. I miss having them, and they do bloom. They are succulents. I should get some for my new garden. ;o) Excellent capture!

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Richardphotos

3:09PM | Thu, 19 June 2008

I have seen them here but never knew the history.excellent capture

thevolunteer

9:13PM | Thu, 19 June 2008

Very interesting. I have something like that in my garden. Great information as well as photo. Aloha

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prionbrain

11:13AM | Fri, 20 June 2008

Very cool capture! Love the sunny mood! :)

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Hendesse

4:18PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

Beautiful light and excellent details. Superb shot!

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erlandpil

4:03AM | Sat, 21 June 2008

Good shot¨ erland

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starone_angel

2:55PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Wonderful capture!

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artaddict2

9:10AM | Mon, 23 June 2008

Nice capture, very common here but I didn't know the info about them, Interesting!

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irakika

12:05AM | Tue, 24 June 2008

Great shot & view!

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Darkwish

1:37PM | Wed, 25 June 2008

I like this pic! EXT work! ))) 5

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Kyms_Cave

7:09PM | Wed, 25 June 2008

How unusual..what a great idea against fires...great picture..

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Cytisus

7:15PM | Wed, 25 June 2008

I hope to have a shot in BLOOM shortly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RobyHermida

7:15PM | Wed, 25 June 2008

Beautiful .................

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Heathcroft

10:54AM | Thu, 26 June 2008

Intriguing information nad a nice shot- thanks!

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tofi

10:23PM | Thu, 26 June 2008

A great presentation, in a fascinating light! I like how some of them seem to stand out, so vibrantly, while others seem to gently blend in with the background! Wonderful subject and a delightful composition!

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debz

4:04PM | Fri, 27 June 2008

Super shot and great light!

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mickuk50

5:19PM | Sat, 28 June 2008

phew i think i`ve caught up now lol :o)..house leeks are their common name ,very tough and can survive for a long time if uprooted .excellent shot mick

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