MILK THISTLE FLOWERS PHOTO SHOOT - Part 1
Personally, I think that the Milk Thistle is almost the Sea Urchin of the flower world.
If you know anything about photo shoots from @papa-pepper, you know that I have a hard time choosing photos and sometimes include a lot. For that reason, I've split this one into two posts, the first being a solo shoot of individual flower heads.
The actual benefits of Milk Thistle are many, including the following health benefits: Antioxidants, Anti-inflammatory properties, Liver Support, and Silymarin (which is a particular antioxidant that helps fight cancer.) Despite these beneficial properties, many people do not like the plant at all. I was asked to remove some from a property earlier, and figured that I should save the flower heads for a photo shoot.
I have appreciated the beauty of these flowers for a long time, and was glad to get the chance to collect so many. These are immature flower heads, as they have not fully opened up to display their marvelous purple inside. It is at this stage, however, that I believe their beauty reaches its zenith. Enjoy the photos!
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
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Until next time…
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Interesting flowers @papa-pepper. They sort of remind me of thin coloured paper as they look quite delicate. I think photography is a great medium and you have used it will to capture these images. Also keep up the YouTube videos as it's great to see you sharing your mind. Have upvoted this too!
I have eaten milk thistle in supplement. But never knew it looks so nice. Thanks for the photos
Many are familiar only with the supplement! Glad you enjoyed the source of that supplement!
for the floral version of sea urchins these look pretty "not prickly"
It is gorgeous. Is it an annual or perennial? What zone will it survive, like is Canada an option. LOL Thanks for sharing
Annual and/or biennial. Not sure about growing zones, but should grow in Canada, we had it all over Wisconsin!
Thank you, I am going to go and investigate it right now.
Not only is this a beautiful plant it has some very useful properties in health having learned this from this blogpost. I am looking up Milk Thistle vitamins and it turns out my favorite brand of supplements do distribute these. Anti-inflammatory properties could really help me so I am going to try it.
woow really pretty!
Love the symmetry .
Also red and green are opposite colors, and that gives a great touch to it.
Nice macros @papa-pepper !
Yeah, these guys have fascinated me for years. I finally got around to photographing some.
Nice photo @papa-pepper Good
I'm a simple girl, I see an @papa-pepper post including flowers, I upvote said @papa-pepper post containing said flowers. Another wonderful post! Keep em coming!
I am glad that you liked my flowers. Thank you.
I have heard of people consuming milk thistle for its digestive benefits. However, this is the first time I have actually seen the plant itself. I really like its symmetry and its vibrant colors. You took great macro shots of this plant. :)
Beautifully pictured, greetings from Belgium
what a beautiful flower