Flower of Milkweed

it's flower index is an umbrella shape.
Couldn't remember where it was taken, roadside of some wild place.
thanks to gravitywave
Now I know it is called Milkweed, just a weed :)

more info sent by Amanda ( www.flickr.com/photos/narilia , many thanks)
this specie is "Antelope Horns":
Scientific Name: Asclepias asperula
Definition: One of the Milkweed Family (Asclepiadaceae), Antelope Horns are a low upright to sprawling perenial growing 8-24". Usually several, stout, unbranched stems from base. Flower is about 1" long, a pale, greenish yellow with 5 deep lobes which are erect and cupped. The flowers crowd and cluster at the top of the stem forming a rounded oval at the end of the stem. Plant is usually considered poisonous, yet many medicinal herbs are made from it. Blooms March-November. ( www.lone-star.net/mall/txtrails/wildflowers/flower93.html )
It is the only food source of Monarch caterpillars.
Now i do recall it was taken on a Texas wildflower hunting trip in April, 2001.

quote1:
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because of their simplicity and familiarity.
- Ludwig Wittgenstein

quote2:
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The Challenge says:

wow such nice shot
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1-2-3
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jodi_tripp says:

Beautiful!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Dale73 says:

Beautiful shot, love the colurs and patterns here. The World Through My Eyes
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

anniegregory says:

Lovely.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

bfranco says:

Wow! How cool!! Nice shot. :)
(found in 1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

His Noodly Appendage says:

Triffids?
1-2-3
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

birdyboo says:

Lovely and very unusual. You may want to add where it was growing to the caption and send it to the ID Please group. They are excellent!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Ozyman says:

thanks for the suggestion, birdyboo
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

wdslentz says:

WOW! I'd love to know what kind of plant also. Very nicely done!
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

subtlet says:

Very nice. I love the pattern. (1-2-3)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

onecurlycat says:

A very striking photo. It is a very unusaul looking plant, but certainly creates an impression!
1-2-3 Nature
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

SharpMonkey says:

Wow, beautiful! Nice colors!

(123)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

oybay © says:

Obsessively stunning!
3-2-1
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Mac ind Óg says:

Nicely shot macro of this pattern of geometric life.
2for2
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

xinmincat says:

interesting plant. feel dizzy if I stare at it for too long.
could be used for some interior lighting design.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

*shana says:

What a beautiful shot!
from the (2for2) group
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Ozyman says:

Thanks a lot, gravitywave, I did find a same kind from the "milkweed" tag,
from Aiko Heiwa's stream: (by Amanda)

Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

0felaine says:

Awesome!!!!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

saschaaa says:

This look very funny. Well done close-up!!

3-2-1
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Tore Down says:

Excellent shot/pattern, nice light.

(1-2-3). no wait, it was (3-2-1) :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

lucycat says:

Most unusual! Really nice shot.

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Chung89 says:

Love this macro! very striking!
123nature
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jacki-dee says:

repeat patterns and limited colors: great photo!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Socwind says:

Beautiful patterns and color!
from the (2for2) group
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

dos1598 says:

love the take on it. faved.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

strangemagee says:

and dont the butterflies go wild over these ??
great photo
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Gale Franey says:

Wow !!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

cameradawktor says:

Wow, it's really cool, I've never seen one before!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

girloblique says:

what a great geometric design.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

popotan says:

Wonderful great pattern.
M1-2-3
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

pmsmgomes says:

Great composition and colors!
Very unusual!
from the (2for2) group
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Maria_ says:

Amazing flower! Nice shot!
(1-2-3 nature)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

The white preacher man says:

wowowo!! Beautiful!!!!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

. Az says:

excellent work as usual my friend, you are gonna get so many hits from this
123faves
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Gerard Bijvank says:

Wow, marvellous shot. Beautiful colors and capture.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

SmackNally says:

sensational macro....really well done.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

turbohamster says:

wow. great shot.

from the (2for2) group
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ONE/MILLION says:

Wonderful shot of color and shapes of Nature !
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

yo dito! you rock or disco? says:

very interesting. love nature shots
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Joits says:

this is one of these times when you're scrolling through someone's photostream and something catches your eye and you know right away... it's a fav! brilliant abstract shot! what a unique lookig weed...
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

dn lpnsk says:

i love this. most flower/plant shots are not very interesting for me but this is great. well done
(from the 1on1 group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

wakalani says:

this one is really nice to look

My new favorite group
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

adamantine says:

Beautiful!
123faves
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ajpscs says:

wow! beautiful marco shot!
om My New Favorite Group
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

cavenli2008 says:

So beautiful, well done indeed!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

limowreck666 says:

love the patterns! :D

From the Comments! group.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ExtremearQ says:

From the Comments! group.
great shot
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Janice LeBlanc says:

wow!! Fabulous! (1-2-3 faves)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

hhsc/Greg says:

Amazing!!! Love the geometry here!

(3:1 Group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

sophiacreek (again) says:

wwwwooooowwww
fabulous
revelation of milkweed
tag 1
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Maki_C30D says:

Excellent shot! Interesting weed.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Geoff says:

Very cool! Great repeated pattern design!
(3:1 Group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Life in AsiaNZ says:

Great shapes and repetition.

tag2
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Reciprocity says:

A superb shot and a wonderful pattern. Excellent work!
M1-2-3
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

manyfires says:

Fabulous composition.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

spaniel shari says:

beautiful! I feel like its reaching out to hug me.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

aumbody images says:

Fabulous geometric patterns, a really interesting shot !
(3:1 Group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

steph.A says:

Beautiful!

Please consider adding to the group EN MASSE
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Anduze traveller says:

Love your macro version - the repetitive patterns, colours ... great shot!
Tag 3
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

destinatio says:

Very nice patterns and tones, great macro!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Timbrel says:

Lovely shot with wonderful pattern and colour.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

(Anne D) says:

Wonderful macro of an unusual flower.
Pay It Forward
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

The Beautiful Mess says:

Gorgeous... found in Pay It Forward: www.flickr.com/groups/payitforward/
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Four Doxn says:

Splendid!
Pay It Forward
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Matthew Clark Photography & Design says:

Brillant, instand fav!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

suesue2 says:

Awesome patterns!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

XOZ says:

Spectacular!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

lizjones112 says:

Great weed! Don't worry a wed is only a plant in the wrong place and this was in the right place so you could take this beautiful picture
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

rae says:

so pretty...almost like looking in a kaleidoscope!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

sadalit says:

really appealing.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

no.no.no [deleted] says:

Fantastic
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

pdam2 says:

Seriously stiking and brilliantly cropped, the framing really draws the eye. Lovely.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

dobar says:

what an interesting flower, I'd never seen it before! I love the way you composed the photo, the square crop is excellent.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Andreas Helke says:

As macro this is an amazing flower. And the photo has more than enough favorites to be eligible for the 5 FAV Flowers group.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

chocosaur says:

incredible! I love patterns in nature.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Pisagor says:

Vay anasını...
Great shot. First time I see this flower.
Macro 1-2-3
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

espion says:

fantastic colours and patterns!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

guyscoop [deleted] says:

faboulous impression seeing this geometric pict fav
(image for the living room)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

scottog says:

brilliantly abstract and hypnotic pattern with great vibrancy of colour.
(image for the living room)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

*Oregongirl says:

Fantastic!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

irinsmith says:

You have been invited!

Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Markisy says:

Oh, this is such a interesting photo!
I searched on google for "Asclepias asperula" and I didn't find any cool photo like yours!
Very nice shot =)

(From Colorful Group)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

sherIZAN says:

i'm blown away by this image...
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

orgazmika says:

psycodelic!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

TrombaMarina says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Natural Patterns, Shapes, and Textures (moderated), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

maycos60 says:

very interesting pattern. Seen in Natural Patterns, Shapes, and Textures (moderated).
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

ianpwatkinson says:

Superb

Reminds me of a fabric or cloth patten

very soothing image

Seen in Natural Patterns, Shapes, and Textures (moderated).
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

sytoha / Syed Touhid Hassan says:

Nice photo ! thank you the description !!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

dog.happy.art says:

Striking photo and well done. I read your description which ends with "just a weed." Argghhhhh! There is no Genus of useless plants called "Weedacea." Every cultivated plant on earth began as a native somewhere. Please forgive the rant and Thanks for the photo.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

talicious dot com [deleted] says:

That is a really great image.

We would love you to join www.talicious.com, which is a website especially for talent people. The site is used regularly by companies, scouts and agents to look for 'fresh talent'.

Would also be great if you added your picture to our Flickr Group The Talent Community (Talicious.com)

Looking forward to welcoming you on Talicious.com!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

My Little Photo Album says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Trees, plants, flowers, vegetables, fruits, herbs, weeds, etc., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

See-ming Lee 李思明 SML says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called SML Fine Art = 大中小藝 = SML ファインアート, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

This is GORGEOUS! Very well done :)

Cheers,
See-ming
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

uıɹʌɐuɐ sb says:

This is amazing!!! Wooow! I love plant shots like this, but this one really is impressive! great job!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Colourdodge says:

Beautiful.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin_Heigan says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stapeliads and Asclepiads, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

egle_k. says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Medicinal, Aromatic and Wild Edible Plants, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

dk79 says:

Looks like a kaleidoscope. Very pretty image.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

unraveled photography says:

The Nature Group
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

'lulah says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "Tidy Shots" -COMMENT on any 2 - (INVITE ONLY), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Great shot :-)
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

justinpotts says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called all kinds of patterns, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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Flower of Milkweed

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