Prince's plume, also called desert plume
(Stanleya pinnata) of the mustard family grows up to 4 feet tall, often in selenium-rich soils.
This is a perennial herb. Both seeds and plant were used by Native Americans.
Steve took this photo in Canyonlands in May, 2002.
Steve took this photo in Canyonlands in May, 2002.
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that is a beautiful photo, the sky is so blue, love the Princes plume
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Janie! I like the blooms in the foreground of those fluffy clouds and mountain. Very nice. And thank you for the Princes Plume info---I don't think I've ever seen it before...
ReplyDeleteFantastic skywatch photo with brilliant colors, great capture.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Guy
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As much as I love the sky, the flowers in this photo really make it!
ReplyDeleteThat picture is a canvas, complete in itself. The sky is beautiful, but so is the Prices plume (lovely name, by the way!), as well as the depth of the picture. I can just imagine standing there with a hard-working horse by one's side. And not to forget the Daisy/Sheba element.
ReplyDeleteA photo of what we can look forward to. ;-) May is only a bit more than a month away. YAY!
ReplyDeletethat's a rare shade of sky you found there. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteOh that's a beautiful plant, is this considered a grass?
ReplyDeleteLove the flower/herb. But I really love the view behind it. So wonderful how you captured the flower so well, but the mountain is relatively clear!
ReplyDeletelovely composition to this shot...beautiful.
ReplyDeletehave a good weekend.
A interesting and beautiful photo. I love the look of the yellow, tall mustard flowers growing between the rocks. It is interesting to read about the Selenium. On our grazing property we had to add Selenium in selective amounts to the drinking water for the cattle. It is said lettuce contains selenium, but first it has to be in the soil to be in the lettuce. Now, practically all lettuce is grown in hydroponics I guess it is not the optimum. I still grow lettuce in soil, it tastes differently much better. Any way I am talking about your picture, I love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colour and contrasts. I love the clouds on the horizon. Thank you for sharing Janie (and Steve) and have a great weekend.
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that's a super shot......
ReplyDeleteGill in Canada
I love how you teach us about these beautiful desert plants! They are so beautiful. I never would have thought that, and you capture them wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteI love the way the plume looks against the sky. I have a thing about plumes. I grow several different types of ornamental grasses with plumes I love to photograph but wild ones in a natural setting are unbeatable for beauty.
ReplyDeleteI just love your beautiful skywatch image. I also enjoyed learning about the Prince's plume. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow flowers against the blue sky is simply very wonderful! Thanks for showing.
ReplyDeleteI can see that we are going to have to revisit Canyonland in the spring some time. I have always wanted to do a spring desert trip, but could do it now that we are both retired.
ReplyDeleteThis photo is really pretty. Perfect place to visit and enjoy the day. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Smile Jesus loves you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Janie!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What are they used for?
ReplyDeleteCoyote Fe: Actually, I was hoping no one would ask exactly what they're used for, because my plant book doesn't specify. But since they're of the mustard family, I would assume you could eat the leaves like mustard greens, and use the seeds as a seasoning... That's my best guess and I'm sticking to it -- unless someone has better information, of course.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh...it looks warm and peaceful. Your sky is beautiful, too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful portrait of that herb.
ReplyDeleteA plant I have never heard of, and a lovely picture!
ReplyDeleteThose plumes reach for the life found in that glorious sky.
ReplyDeleteNice capture.
So where's Monument Point on the NR? The park's still closed, wonder how much snow this year?
superbly composed! love it!
ReplyDeleteNative Americans knew so much about plant life and uses...
ReplyDeleteI really like the composition in this picture--who would have guessed Steve had such creative talents? (maybe you?)
ReplyDeleteLovely colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous plant and sky.
ReplyDeleteThe Princes Booms just lead you into your picture. Lovely capture.
ReplyDeleteThanks for you visit and comments SWF.
Perfect sky!
ReplyDeleteA nice shot and good horticultural info.
ReplyDeleteI love the closeup of the plant with the desert in the background, and the blue mountains with clouds way off yonder.
ReplyDeleteJanie: That plant makes a beautiful forefront for the sky. That was very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have made use of the foreground to capture the sky.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the sky ever gets that color around here.
ReplyDeleteNice shot.
i might've been here longer than friday but i'm glad that i never missed it... love the photo...
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Love that flower
ReplyDeletewhat a pure photo. delightful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful picture for sky watch. The herb in the foreground nicely offsets the beautiful sky behind it.
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