He Loves Me
by Nava Thompson
Title
He Loves Me
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo of wild, white Daisies taken by Nava Jo Thompson on the trail in Bentonville Arkansas close to the Crystal Bridges Museum-------------------- ............................................Leucanthemum vulgare is a perennial herb 2 feet (61 cm) high by 1 foot (0.30 m) wide. The stem is mostly unbranched and sprouts laterally from a creeping rhizomatous rootstock.......The leaves are dark green on both sides. The basal and middle leaves are petiolate, obovate to spoon-shaped, and serrate to dentate. The upper leaves are shorter, sessile, and borne along the stem..........Leucanthemum vulgare blooms from late spring to autumn. The small flower head, not larger than 5 centimetres (2.0 in), consists of about 20 white ray florets that surround a yellow disc, growing on the end of 1 to 3 ft (30 to 91 cm) tall stems. The plant produces an abundant number of flat seeds, without pappus, that remain viable in the soil for 2 to 3 years. It also spreads vegetatively by rhizomes........Leucanthemum vulgare: Oxeye daisy flower
Leucanthemum vulgare and a cow in Kyyj�rvi, Central FinlandFood
The un-opened flower buds can be marinated and used in a similar way to capers...............................................................................................Cultivation
Leucanthemum vulgare is widely cultivated and available as a perennial flowering ornamental plant for gardens and designed meadow landscapes. It thrives in a wide range of conditions and can grow in sun to partial shade, and prefers damp soils. There are cultivars, such as 'May Queen' which begins blooming in early spring........Invasive species ........Leucanthemum vulgare became an introduced species via gardens into natural areas in parts of the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, where it is now a common weed.[3] In some habitats it is an invasive species forming dense colonies displacing native plants and modifying existing communities, and is classified as a noxious weed.......................................................It is difficult to control or eradicate, since a new plant can regenerate from rhizome fragments... and is a problem in pastures where beef and dairy cattle graze, as usually they will not eat it, thus enabling it to spread................Oxeye daisy is a host for several viral diseases affecting crops.................Popular culture .................The prose game "He loves me, he loves me not" (effeuiller la marguerite in French) is associated with this flower......................................Allergies to daises do occur, usually causing contact dermatitis.
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Comments (39)
Doug Kreuger
Nava Jo, I like daisies for their hardiness and proliferation! I also like how their faces look upwards to soak up sunshine. Beautiful capture! LF&V
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---Daisies have always been a fave of mine---because they do not take themselves too seriously---I guess. Just 'happy and free' to be Daisies. Thanks for the nice comments and the lvf!
Randy Rosenberger
What a wonderful piece of art work on this beauty! I am so happy that you submitted this piece to share with our WFS group and other FAA groups, and thanks for sharing the beauty with us! It is an honor to showcase your awesome artworks on our Homepage of the WFS group! Forever, Elvis Fave and vote
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Randy--for your comments and the feature. Also for having a supportive and fun group.
Phil Abrams
Absolutely Beautiful! they are just about ready to bloom here f/ and wouldn't let me vote a second time
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Phil--we now have Daisies and Queen Anne's Lace all over the fields.
Kathy Braud
Beautiful, Nava Jo! Love the flowers highlighted against the background as it really sets off their colors. Great shadows on the delicate petals too. Love the title. v/fav
Nava Thompson replied:
Kathy---thank you very much for your artistic insight--and appreciate the f/v! Love your work and happy to see the success. :)
Lingfai Leung
This photo must be captured before the episode: "He loves me, he loves me not " dilemma. Great capture, Nava Jo. v/f
Nava Thompson replied:
Lingfai--this is funny---because I was going to name it just that---and decided to stop with 'He Loves Me'!! Didn't want to leave any options open. Ha ha---no 'dilemmas' this way. :) Thank you --as always for your continued support and v/f!
Judy Palkimas
Nava Jo surprise visit from WFS I had to promote this beautiful image! Also the title is so fitting to the image!
Nava Thompson replied:
Judy---thank you for the surprise visit in WFS thread! I really appreciate your visit to my gallary--and promotion. I have started one for you also. Will finish before the day is over. :) Thanks again!