An African Lion's Tail, or what is left of it after all the bloom is gone.
I ordered the seeds a few years ago out of a seed catalogue just because I thought the big orange blooms looked unusual and rather pretty.
Now I learn the plant has been used for ancient medicinal purposes, been tested and known to cause many toxic adverse effects.
Who'da thunk. Never know what might be growing in your garden.
Leonotis leonurus
Leonotis leonurus
Beautiful photo and artwork. I love them.
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What a neat plant. I think it looks pretty even without the bloom. But if it's toxic, that's not good!
ReplyDeleteVery artistic views of this plant. So many of the pretty ones are toxic, like foxglove, but we live with them and love them, but educate the children. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, and I love the artistic edit!
ReplyDeleteHope to see the live blooms this summer? The seed pods are full of texture -- thanks so much for sharing at TM this week, Lisa! xo
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I love seeds and weeds. THanks for the visit.
ReplyDeleteIt has an interesting seed head. Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteOh interesting shots!
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