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Scary Leaves (Ricinus)


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I grew this plant from a small seedling raised at Lacock Abbey gardens this year. It has reached over six feet tall (about 2 metres) and is highly poisonous (ricinus). I had just finished taking some pictures demonstrating the need for gloved hands when touching it when I noticed how threatening it looked against the light. I shot it on my Digilux 2 raw but processed the jpg thumbnail for this image, converting to monochrome in PS SC2. I adjusted levels to achieve the rather stark image I thought portrayed the slightly sinister nature of this plant. Notwithstanding this evil side to its character, it is a strikingly beautiful and architectural plant which does not fail to attract attention. Its fruit looks like upright sticks of red sweet chestnuts.

 

David

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It is strange plant..too bad you didn't post a color shot for folks to see the odd reds and all.

 

 

 

Thanks for sharing

 

Regards, Leicamann

 

Thank you, John. I will post one this week.

 

David

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I think Pete is suggesting that it bears a striking resemblance to a plant whose products Bob Marley used to smoke rather a lot of.

 

Indeed he did (Marley, that is). I actually smoked some with him in front of his house in Kingston a year before he died. Nearly did me in.

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Indeed he did (Marley, that is). I actually smoked some with him in front of his house in Kingston a year before he died. Nearly did me in.

 

Oh, dear, the plant is living up to its name!

 

David

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