[Leica] [OM] IMG: Pokeweed

[Nathan Wajsman]

Lovely photo of a nuisance! We also have some berries growing in the garden of the new house, but the birds unfortunately seem to prefer the fresh figs.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman

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> On 10 Aug 2018, at 23:07, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
> 
> If one reads the stories  of the American pioneers heading west, one will find frequent mentions of Pokeweed.  The berries are poisonous, but the leaves were eaten for their vitamin content.
> 
> In my yard it is a nuisance, cropping up in many border areas. But, if caught in the sunlight, it sort of glows.  As the berries ripen, they turn a purplish black, and are quickly snatched by the birds.
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180810-DSCF9218.JPG.html
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> X-T2 and 55mm Takumar, with CU lens and monopod.
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> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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