I can't remember where this bouquet came from, probably a birthday. I really enjoyed the simple color combination of green on white, with yellow here and there and a touch of lavender in the wrapping. It was with other more colorful bouquets and those were lovely too, but this particular one really caught my eye.
The name Queen Anne's Lace, comes from an 18th-century legend that Queen Anne of England was so fond of lace, that she challenged her ladies-in-waiting to create lace as beautiful as the flower.
Another version of the legend says the queen pricked her finger while sewing, and a drop of blood landed on the white lace flower, which is why many blooms have a single dark purple dot in the center.
Queen Anne's lace is the wild ancestor of the modern, domesticated carrot (D aucus carota). The first-year root is edible when young but becomes woody and unpleasant over time, unlike its domesticated cousin. The roots of the plant smell like carrots.
Thanks for looking and wishing you all
A Happy Thursday!
How beautiful, Denise! I love ❤️ all the intricate detail in the Queen Anne's Lace. Thank you 😊 for sharing, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteAnd hello to you too dear friend. Thank you and happy you enjoyed :)
DeleteI see it in its wild state and never thought of having it in a bouquet, but your arty photos look fab. Cool about the carrot connection. It reminds me that cauliflower and broccoli are really derived from the same plant. At least I think that is what I recall, and I also think there is at least one other connected veggie, but I wouldn’t swear to it.
ReplyDeleteThat is so nice of you to say AC, thank you :) I remember reading somewhere about the cauliflower/broccoli connection too.
DeleteIt is an elegant plant, indeed.
ReplyDeleteAgree 100% David :)
DeleteI've always liked the looks of Queen Anne's Lace. I don't think I've ever seen it in a floral arrangement before but it looks great.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann, I remember thinking at the time how unusual it was to see them this way :)
DeleteA Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne and a Happy Thursday to you also :)
DeleteIt is such a pretty, frothy flower.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed :)
DeleteSo lovely. Have a great Thursday, Denise!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, happy you thought so :) Have a great Thursday too!
DeleteI'm not sure I have ever seen Queen Anne's Lace. It is so delicate.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to introduce it to you Sandra :) It grows in the wild everywhere down here during the warmer months.
DeleteThank you Denise I had no idea about the origin of the name
ReplyDeleteIt is a beauty too
Hugs cecilia
You are very welcome Cecilia :) glad you enjoyed. Hugs, Denise
DeleteOne of my favorite signs in late July/erly August! I love it.
ReplyDeleteA very welcome sign it is too. Thanks Jeanie :)
DeleteThe Queens lace is as beautiful green as it is when it opens to white.. love it
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely agree Sandra, so glad you enjoyed, thank you :)
DeleteI've only seen it wild and not in a bouquet. It's delicately pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteI think so too Rita, and I haven't seen another bouquet like it since.
DeleteHappy Thursday, Denise!
ReplyDeleteThe Queen Anne's Lace looks beautiful! Take care, have a great day!
Thank you Eileen and the same to you :)
DeleteLovely flowers :-D
ReplyDeleteThat's great, thank you Ananka :)
DeleteAwesome pictures and fascinating information. I didn't know any of that, but remember enjoying putting food coloring in water and watching the flowers change color as a kid. I'm visiting everyone on the blog list to catch up, as it's been far too many months since I've blogged. It's good to get back into it.
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So nice to see you again Sandy :) I look forward to visiting your blog soon. A nice memory you have shared today, thank you!
DeleteSuch lovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a good Thursday, the weeks do fly by!
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan, I hope you have had a good Thursday also and yes, the weeks are flying by. All the best, Denise :)
DeleteNo lo sabÃa siempre es bueno aprender. te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGracias, estoy de acuerdo, siempre es bueno aprender. Me encanta aprender algo nuevo cada dÃa. Te mando un beso.
DeleteDenise, thank you very much for the beautiful message on my blog. Everything is fine, I just don't have any time, I'm taking care of my father-in-law who is bedridden (along with my mother-in-law) but my husband is also going through a health adventure, I hope with a good ending, and we are constantly going to hospitals for treatments.Additionally, since September when schools opened, I returned to my job (I'm a special education teacher). Unfortunately, all of this doesn't allow me to engage in blogging. Thank you so much for your interest, you're one of the people I was happy to meet through blogging!!
ReplyDeleteBe well and have fun my friend!!
Hello my dear friend, that is so kind of you to answer me. I am sorry to read about your family's health issues and wish for happy outcomes to all. I appreciate your sweet words. You are very kind and I feel the same. Blogging has become a dear family to me and I count you as one of them.
DeleteIt's such a gorgeous flower and works well with flower in decorations. I have not finished making Lego of Queen Anne's Lace.
ReplyDeleteI have seen advertisements of the flower Legos. What fun they would be to put together. I hope you will show yours when it's finished Margaret :)
DeleteI have not heard of this flower before but it is pretty and as you say the simplicity of the green on white is very attractive.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane, so glad you enjoyed :)
DeleteThis flower is often overlooked, Denise, and it grows prolifically in many areas. I have heard the second legend about the blood pricked finger, but not the first. Your photos highlighted its beauty.
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