Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a medicinal plant in the family Asteraceae. This plant blooms in the early spring - pic taken on February, 24th. Diameter of the bloom maybe 1,5 cm.
It has been used medicinally as a cough suppressant. The name "tussilago" itself means "cough suppressant." The plant has been used since at least historical times to treat lung ailments such as asthma as well as various coughs by way of smoking. Crushed flowers supposedly cured skin conditions, and the plant has been consumed as a food item.
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*BOJ* 77 months ago | reply
Excellent photo. It is good to see that spring is coming. (Some of us need to get rid of all the snow first though.) I did not know that this plant also has medicinal properties, that's interesting.
juanmiguel [deleted] 77 months ago | reply
I love the colour and detail.
Have a nice day.: )
Joaquim Antunes 77 months ago | reply
Beautiful photo.As usual,lots of information about. Colors are very good.
robert.molinarius 77 months ago | reply
schönes Makro mit passendem Bildtitel !!
seechat.de | Die Bodensee Community 77 months ago | reply
wow great pic 10 points
Just Back 77 months ago | reply
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rldock 77 months ago | reply
I love this! What a great macro shot. Thanks for the info too Claudia! Have a great week.
EdZee 77 months ago | reply
Solar beauty for sure. Nice one.
tamburix 77 months ago | reply
Fantastic macro!!
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samdiablo666 77 months ago | reply
Wonderful, vibrant colour, lovely capture! :)
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Steffen Jakob 76 months ago | reply
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gillesC 76 months ago | reply
very nice
great details
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Bonell Photography (dasbull) 76 months ago | reply
Beautiful color. Very nice shot.
Piaseno 68 months ago | reply
Sehr schöner gelb/grau Kontrast.
Anna_Nelson 63 months ago | reply
Great pic as well as th information about this flower, specially for those who look for alternative medicines...
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katsu333 63 months ago | reply
Beautiful.So vivid.
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