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Uses of Columbines: "The flowers of various species of Colombine were consumed in moderation by Native Americans as a condiment with other fresh greens, and are reported to be very sweet, and safe if consumed in small quantities. The plant's seeds and roots are highly poisonous however, and contain cardiogenic toxins. The medical use of this plant is better avoided due to its high toxicity; columbine poisonings may be fatal." Wikipedia
Here in France, we call it "Ancolie". This is a beautiful flower
2 Jun 2012 5:15am
Beautiful shot and interesting documentary Don. These spring up like weeds in our garden
2 Jun 2012 8:40am
Belle ancolie avec de magnifiques couleurs.
Toujours faire attention aux plantes, beaucoup sont toxiques .)
2 Jun 2012 10:14am
I hope someday to be able to take this quality of photo. Far in future! Is this an example of bokeh? I've tried this with my point and shoot Canon x130 but not successful--did achieve some unexpected results that pleased me.
2 Jun 2012 12:56pm
A wonderful little "alien" creature. The design variety of planet Earth staggers the mind.
2 Jun 2012 1:46pm
Amazing color and detail. I like how the DoF separates the subject from the still colorful background.
2 Jun 2012 2:25pm
I will have to remember to refrain from nibbling while wandering through the forest.
2 Jun 2012 4:01pm
Ohwow..what a gorgeous flower and how beautiful you captured her !
Love this big size to see all the details too.
2 Jun 2012 4:16pm
what a beautiful flower the columbine is ... and what stunning colours it comes in ...
our columbines look quite different, btw !!
2 Jun 2012 4:44pm
What a beautifully complex shape to the flowers
2 Jun 2012 5:55pm
I like all of the different shapes and angles, as well as colors you have captured. Very nice and interesting image.
2 Jun 2012 6:04pm
Vibrant colors and stunning detail!
2 Jun 2012 7:02pm
Very pretty! I had no idea about the toxicity.
2 Jun 2012 10:00pm
exquisite! (not sure i would risk eating them)
2 Jun 2012 10:32pm
Thanks for the useful information, and such a pretty flower too.
2 Jun 2012 10:59pm
Hi, Don. I'm your neighbor now! I've finally moved to Aminus3 (but I'm also posting to my other site for awhile longer). About Columbines...I don't think I'll be putting them in my salads. Very pretty though. A nice photo.
2 Jun 2012 11:41pm
Great close-up of this beautiful flower with gorgeous colors !!! Amazing photo, nice background ...
3 Jun 2012 12:28am
Gorgeous colors and a fantastic macro!
3 Jun 2012 1:53am
That's very interesting. I think you should stick to photographing them so beautifully, and leave them off of your salad.
3 Jun 2012 2:32am
Mervielleuse fleur et macro quelle finesse quelle couleur.
Belle journée
3 Jun 2012 4:32am
One of my favorite flowers ... but I've never eaten one. ;D
3 Jun 2012 12:20pm
magnifique. il en existe beaucoup de variété mais celle ci est très jolie.
4 Jun 2012 4:22pm
One of my favorite flowers I have on light pink and it really looks like it's other name. Grandma's Bonnet :-) Beautiful.
4 Jun 2012 6:03pm
another unique flower captured here, great one! :)
5 Jun 2012 1:44am
I did not know any of this about the columbine....it doesn't detract from its beauty, though.
5 Jun 2012 5:35am
Okay, I'm not gonna eat one! But it's beautiful.
7 Jun 2012 3:46pm