Salsify, sometimes known as oyster plant, produces edible roots said to taste like oyster... I haven't tried it (yet). This is also an introduced plant and is found near my home possibly because it's predecessors were planted for food. I live near an old homestead that was built in 1907. From the relics I've found on my property, I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a cabin here long ago. The seed heads are sometimes five to seven inches in diameter.

Karen De Roover from Antwerp, Belgium

very nice picture!!

6 Jan 2008 4:53am

@Karen De Roover: Thanks, Karen.

Barbara from Florida, United States

Excellent macro. Perfect in B&W. I like the detail and texture of the image. It does have an appearance of fireworks towards the center.

6 Jan 2008 12:46pm

Dang from Marietta, United States

Wow.. sounds like an amazing plant, and not at all what my first thoughts were. Excellent shot, really sharp. Good job!

6 Jan 2008 12:47pm

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Superb macro shot. Great framing and lighting

6 Jan 2008 1:38pm

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Great macro! You can see every details!

6 Jan 2008 3:54pm

Pedram from Esfahan, Iran

Very nice....calm & GracefuL.....!

6 Jan 2008 8:30pm

@Pedram: Thank you, Pedram.

alla from Toronto, Canada

Captivating! I was stearing at it for a while

6 Jan 2008 10:40pm

@alla: Thanks, alla... glad you enjoyed it.

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

Love this! Excellent!

9 Jan 2008 11:23am

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