Orange Mums
by AnnaJo Vahle
Title
Orange Mums
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AnnaJo Vahle
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The chrysanthemum also has a powerful meaning in Greek superstition. There, the flower is seen as a protector against evil spirits. This is the reason you'll often see the flowers in graveyards — but don't be persuaded into picking them. Tradition dictates that graveside chrysanthemums give bring bad luck, headaches and even nightmares.
Lastly, there is a superstition that you may be familiar with: the fortune-telling power of Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, also known as the daisy. The game of pulling petals off the flower head one by one whilst chanting 'He loves me, he loves me not…' has its origins in old soothsaying rituals that made use of the flower.
Armed with the backstory of this powerful flower, perhaps you'll view your next bunch of chrysanthemums in a new light.
*Please note that edible flowers have to be grown in a certain way to make them fit for human consumption. The cut flowers and plants for sale in shops cannot be brewed in tea or used as medicine.
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July 26th, 2021
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Comments (8)
Gary F Richards
Truly Spectacular Orange Mums composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Rahdne Zola
AnnaJo, this floral beauty has been pinned to the newly created Orange Euphoria Pinterest board. Wishing you and your work much success!
June Walker
Lovely image. Very uplifting. My granma had various colours of chrysanthemums in her garden...so a memory from childhood for me.
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