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Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Location: Red Wing, Minnesota
Date: Jul 13, 2007
Galleries: Floral
Date Uploaded: Jul 13, 2007

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 CRW_4423

Culver's root

(Figwort)

Scientific Name: Veronicastrum
virginicum

30ish days of all things floral ... July 2007

Other Common Names: blackroot, Bowman's root, Culver's physic, high veronica, tall speedwell

Interesting Characteristics: The roots were once used for cathartic purposes by early settlers. Sometimes called Culver's physic, it was used to help revive women who were weak from labor.

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 07/22/2007 02:37:30 PM
Good composition - I like the diagonal placement and the slight curving lines. Thanks for the info.
 07/15/2007 10:03:16 AM
I like this & thanks for telling me the name. The little white flowers show up very well against the shady BG.
 07/14/2007 07:52:46 AM
Delicate and detailed. Very nice.


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