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Bee in Monkshood

© Randy D. Dinkins

Bee in Monkshood

Uploaded: December 16, 2009

Description

This beautiful plant, Monkshood or Wolf's bane (Aconitum napellus), is highly poisonous; so if you see it, leave it strictly alone. Ingestion, especially of the roots which can be mistaken for horseradish, has resulted in more than one death. However, all parts of the plant are toxic, even touching can cause irritation, burning and numbness. 100mm macro lens, hh.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

David Phalen December 16, 2009

Terrific light, colors and details in an outstanding macro!! #1216814

Monnie Ryan December 16, 2009

Say it ain't so! This beautiful flower is poisonous? Wonderful capture, Randy -- and I learned something, too! #8224832

Ron McEwan December 16, 2009

I am like you Monnie, but again I have met some people like this. Now, what other beautiful surprises do you have for us Randy? What about the honey made by that bee. Great shot my friend as always. #8224905

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 16, 2009

WHOA, Randy!!! I hope you used a telephoto lens!!! Awesome shot with wonderful colors!!! :-) k #8225133

Renata Gusciora December 16, 2009

LOvely macro with great color and details,Randy! #8225389

Jack Ryan December 17, 2009

Wonderful color and comp...interesting background info as well. Great shot, Randy. #8226366

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 17, 2009

beautiful capture!!! #8228723

Patti Coblentz December 18, 2009

Beautiful, Randy...yea..what about the honey? Kidding :)

Patti #8231317

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic December 18, 2009

Thanks everyone for your comments. Not sure we have to worry too much about the honey, as this critter going in is not your honeybee, aside from the fact that I am not sure how much of the alkaloids (toxins) are found in the pollen. Most of the above ground alkaloids that we have to worry about are in the trichomes (hairs) of the plant. #8231495

John Connolly December 20, 2009

A wonderful close up Randy! This killer plant certainly hides behind a beautiful flower! #8235487

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