Henbane by Abysimus
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Description
Early one morning, shortly after dawn in the California mountains, I came upon a meadow profusely adorned with henbane flowers. These are beautifully colored, and quite distinctive. One of the things that make them distinctive is that they are very strange looking. Not only are they strange looking, but they also have what is reputed to be a foul odor. Actually, I rather like the way they smell but then I like the way skunks smell too (at a distance).
Henbane is an herb that was historically used for its psychoactive properties in "magic brews. These psychoactive properties include visual hallucinations and a sensation of flight. The plant, recorded as ~Herba Apollinaris~ was used to yield oracles by the priestesses of Apollo.
Henbane can be toxic, even fatal, in low doses. Its name dates at least to 1265. The origins of the word are unclear but "hen" probably originally meant death rather than referring to chickens. Common effects of henbane ingestion in humans include hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.
Created in Ultra Fractal.
Comments (11)
VEDES
VEY NICE WORK!!!!!!!111
dochtersions
So beautiful you show us this Henbane. Great creation, Stan! Really like standing in a meadow, to watch and be there between them. I don't know if it's the same plant as the By Apple, which we have in our garden (in summer) and is toxic.
bukbanzi
Exquisite!Home Again.
mgtcs
Another beautiful fractal here, you really now how to choose the colors, fabulous swirl, congratulations!
eekdog
like the green tones and colorful spinners in this Stan. super design..
farmerC
Shining work.
greyone
Marvelous work Stan. There are many plants in nature that have psychoactive properties, but this is one I never heard of. I love your image here, the combination of spirals, flowers and whirlpools in the water is a feast for the eyes. Glenda saw your last post and was very touched and thankful Stan, Thank you again from both of us. She will be home tomorrow so will be able to start catching up on some of the folks she owes thanks to.
peedy
WOW, what a beautiful flower! Gorgeous colors. The most dangerous things always look the most beautiful, in nature. Corrie
jmb007
jolie!
npauling
What beautiful flowers you found in this lovely meadow and even though they are toxic I reckon I would love to grow some as they are so pretty with their bright colours and lovely shape. It looks as though they increase by those delicate looking tendrils that reach out from each plant. Well worth getting up early to find these beauties.
Glendaw
What a pretty color for a such a stinky flower!! Gorgeous work as always,with all the details and coloring. Stan it is always a pleasure to see your postings.