Texas Mountain Laurel

Uploaded: May 23, 2016 11:07:08 | Entered: May 23, 2016 11:16:05

Description

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is a Texas shrub with purple flower and orange red seeds. When the hunter gathers lived in this area for 10,000 years they used the seeds as hallucinogens which contained mescal. It was later replaced largely by peyote.

Comments

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 23, 2016

So delicate and so beautiful, VERY well done!!! <>< #1658774

John Connolly May 23, 2016

Excellent detail and wonderful soft light Emile! it sounds like a remarkable plant! #11477615

Carol L. Fowler May 23, 2016

Beautiful! #11477642

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 23, 2016

Beautiful bush and colors, Emile. #11477669

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 23, 2016

A wonderful full frame of colors & beauty, Emile. Beautiful shot.
#11477719

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 24, 2016

Thanks Nancy, John, Carol, Tammy and Patrick #11477784

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