Indian Paintbrush by 0rest4wicked

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Aug 24, 2010

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The last posting received more than one comment of how hard the Indian paintbrush was to see :~) Wish I knew how to insert the last image as a link for comparison ;( , but none the less here is a closer look. Mentioned in the last post that the central American Indians actually used this flower as it's name suggests, as a paintbrush. Other uses were hair wash that made the hair bright and shiny and full bodied. As a treatment for rheumatism and venereal diseases. It was also consumed like garlic would be for boosting the immune system. A more common use for this flower amongst the tribes was in fact as a condiment with their greens. The flower holds a sweet taste, but be warned only the flower can be consumed. The plants green parts are toxic, Selenium is absorbed into the plants tissue and concentrated. If someone could teach me how to do that last image as a link it would be very much appreciated. A sincere thanks to all that left their mark on my last post.

Comments (27)

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Mondwin

9:54AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Splndid medical plants....wonderful capture my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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dochtersions

10:26AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Great information and a wonderful colored picture. I could use this plant very well ;-). For a lot of things you have mention here. durleybeachbum (Andrea) knows how to do that with a link.

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alessimarco

10:36AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Marvelous capture of this beautiful flower!!

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Rainastorm

10:43AM | Tue, 24 August 2010

Didn't they use this for a dye also? Maybe not...seem to remember dad talking about it...but my memory's gotten foggy, sorry...great shot my friend:-)

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