American Beautyberry

© Mitch Spence

American Beautyberry

Uploaded: November 06, 2015 | Entered: March 21, 2016 04:53:45

Description

The berries of Callicarpa Americana, also called dwarf mulberry and beautybush. It is used medicinally and as food for wildlife and people. Native Americans had many uses for it. Roots, leaves, and berries became the base for teas and other medications for many common ailments. Crushed berries were rubbed on the skin to repel mosquitoes. In modern times, ranchers have used it on cattle and horses to repel flies.

Category: Monthly Theme, purple

Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7100

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 06, 2015

Outstanding color, dof and capture! #1641764

Natasha Pliss level-classic November 06, 2015

Fabulous work, Mitch! Stunning combination of colors, superb DOF. Simply gorgeous! Favorite. #11395728

Joy Rector November 06, 2015

love the comp on this imgae #11395755

John Connolly November 06, 2015

Wonderful color on these very useful berries Mitch! Thanks for all the information! #11395880

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