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Polygonatum multiflorum


Polygonatum multiflorum
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Copyright: Luciano Gollini (lousat) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 994 W: 6 N: 2661] (9899)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-23
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-25 13:43
Viewed: 460
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Ruscaceae
Genus: Polygonatum
Species: P. multiflorum
Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's-seal, David's-harp, Ladder-to-heaven) is a plant species of the genus Polygonatum. In Britain it is one of three native species of the genus, the others being Angular Solomon's-seal and Whorled Solomon's-seal.Polygonatum (King Solomon's-seal, Solomon's Seal) is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants within the family Ruscaceae, formerly classified in the lily family Liliaceae.
Some species of this genus have medicinal properties, and some (in particular P. sibiricum) are used as an tisane in traditional Chinese medicine, which is called dungulle in Korea.Revolving primarily around the root, "Solomon's Seal" are traditionally used in a range of afflictions from menopause to broken bones. As a topical application, the root are said to expedite the healing of cuts and bruises, skin irritations and inflammations, and as a face wash is good for acne, blemishes and all kinds of imperfections of the skin. When consumed as a tea, it is said to alleviate a range of symptoms associated with menopause, indigestion, diabetes, broken bones, insomnia, kidney pains, and even infertility.[citation needed]
Its use to fight diabetes was first observed in 1930 by Langecker. After experiments, he concluded that it was effective in fighting nutritional hyperglycemia, though not that caused by adrenaline release, probably due to its content in glucokinin.

Polygonatum multiflorum è una pianta che fa parte della famiglia delle Liliaceae.E' una pianta erbacea perenne. E' dotato di un rizoma orizzontale nodoso per le cicatrici circolari lasciate dai fusti degli anni precedenti. Dal rizoma diparte un fusto alto fino a 80 cm, arcuato alla cima. Le foglie sono inserite nella parte superiore del fusto, alterne e rivolte verso l'alto, hanno forma ovale; da giovani hanno la superficie pieghettata longitudinalmente. I fiori, bianchi e soffusi di verde all'estremitá, stanno in gruppi di 2-5 inseriti su un unico peduncolo. I frutti sono bacche nere bluastre. Il Sigillo di Salomone appare in primavera dapprima sotto forma di germoglio, senza mostrare le foglie ancora arrotolate attorno al tenero stelo, e può essere confuso con quello del Luppolo (Humulus lupulus L.) con tragiche conseguenze in quanto la pianta contiene veleni mortali, gli stessi del Mughetto e della Digitale. Pericolo ancora maggiore possono rappresentare le bacche che, con il loro aspetto invitante, potrebbero essere ingerite dai bambini
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E' bellissima. Fiori tutti perfettamente a fuoco. Gestita alla perfezione l'intensa luce sul bianco di questi splendidi fiori.

Roberto

You have such a varied range of flora to choose from in your country, Luciano.
Do you also travel around to get at those fantastic species like this one?
The colour of these shapely flowers growing in a row is so very delicate again.
You have selected the bunch thoughtfully, transforming it into a lovely composition.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

hello Luciano

beautiful flowers with beautiful colours, fine POV and DOF,
lovely luminosity of the image, excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Ciao Luciano,
You gives us a total range of beautiful flora from one after another, much appreciated for your effort on that!
this is another one with very good lighting, sharpness, good colour and details
well done
have a great weekend, Luc!
ciao
Tony

Do you live in some kind of magical forest? You always have these wonderful images all day by you . I am not surprised at your talents having been there and seeing this for a while. Super image Luciano!
bob

Bonjour Luciano,

Belle composition. Superbes détails. Très bonnes luminosité et couleurs.
Bonne journée,
Mariki

Bello conjunto Luciano, tu cámara echa humo jajaja. Bellas tonalidades y una buena disposición de la ramita.
Un abrazo y buen fin de semana: J. Ignasi.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 917 W: 4 N: 2290] (10678)
  • [2008-04-26 3:31]

Hello Luciano,Another nice one from you. Excellent composition and great view. I like the way you have produced it here. Ganesh

Thank you for lookin up my post today.
I've got no tools to do PP, my computer crashed on me:(
I can critique, though.
I love this beautiful shot.Very well noticed and captured.
Goldy

Ciao Luciano, altra bella sfilata ed altra nota interessante, ma sei così brutto da farle scappar via tutte le farfalle? Quand'è che ce ne fai vedere una nuova? I tuoi fiori e le tue erbe sono sempre belli, ma facci vedere anche una bella signora delle tue parti, ciao Silvio

Hi Luciano,
A beautiful capture of this lovely flowers. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-04-26 9:05]

Hi Luciano,
Wonderful shot of these beautiful flowers with very impressive sharpness and lovely colours. Superb light and exposure levels and I like its bell-like shape. Excellent POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

hello luciano,
this row of flowers look so beautiful and delicate, well composed shot with a fine pov,
very nice,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hello Luciano, Very nice composition of flowers hanging. Lovely color and sharp quality picture. Vignesh

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 570] (2341)
  • [2008-04-27 4:52]

Ciao Luciano,
Bellissima e veramente ben composta!
Ottimi dettagli!
Saluti
Ena

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1262 W: 78 N: 873] (7876)
  • [2008-04-28 5:03]

hello Luciano
wonderful macro photo and beautiful flower
composition, POV, DOF, light, colours and sharpness are great
TFS
regards
izler

C'est une plante que j'aime beaucoup, car elle fait partie des plantes que j'aimais déjà enfant. Ici, elles ne sont pas encore en fleur. Et ce n'est pas facile de les photographier, car elles aiment l'ombre. Sans flash, c'est excellent. Très belle composition et netteté.
Amitiés,
Catherine

Hello Luciano. You shared with us many beautiful flowers from Italy. This one is nicely captured in rows. Well lit and excellent sharpness and clarity. Best regards. Jusni

Hi Luciano,
Beautiful flowers. Nice picture. Very informative note.
TFS.
- Nirmal

ciao Luciano,
sai cogliere immagini stupende da soggetti che sembrano apparentemente semplici, grande occhio e grande animo artistico, bravissimo
ciao
franco

splendia inquadratura di una bellezza traditrice (ma lo è spesso , non è vero??)

I did not know the name of this flower, which I remember from one place in my childhood home surroundings on the west coast of Sweden. Beautiful photo and very informative note!

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