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From leaf to stem to branch

© Natasha Pliss

From leaf to stem to branch

Uploaded: April 23, 2021 19:54:32 | Entered: April 23, 2021 19:54:32

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From leaf to stem to branch, mountain laurel is poisonous in all its forms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it can even be fatal to both humans and some animals. The way it takes victims out isn’t overly pleasant either. Consume it in high enough quantities and your lips, mouth and throat burn. Nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, convulsions, and increasingly paralysis follow. Then comes coma and death. Even honey made from mountain laurel pollen is toxic. Photographed in Arnolds Arboretum (Boston, MA). PS CC, Topaz.

Exif: Camera: Canon Canon EOS 7D; Shutter Speed: 1/500; Aperture: f/14.0; ISO: 1000; Orientation: 1; Date: 2021:04:23 20:43:48

Comments

Leslie McLain level-classic April 24, 2021

Interesting info but still a beautiful capture, Natasha. #1761018

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 24, 2021

The beauty of the plant is very deceiving to the danger it represents!  #11893947

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe April 24, 2021

I hope you did not get too close! It is really pretty though, wonderful full frame of beauty! ccc #11893968

Oscar J. Pung level-classic April 24, 2021

Such a beautiful photo Natasha. Wonderful, rich colors and enticing patterns. But gosh, I'll keep my distance from this lovely plant! #11893989

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 24, 2021

I never knew that about this gorgeous looking plant, Natasha. A beautiful capture! #11894187

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe April 25, 2021

Outstanding work, Natasha! #11894282

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic April 25, 2021

Terrific colors and composition, Natasha! #11894453

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