Good day dear Hiveans, first of all I would like to welcome you to my new post and wish you a pleasant day. I would like to present a new plant and hope you find my pictures beautiful and the post informative!
Cherry laurel or Common laurel can be seen here, which is also scientifically called Prunus laurocerasus and it is mainly distributed in Asia Minor and Europe. This perennial plant is also often planted artificially as an ornamental plant in gardens or parks. The name of the genus Prunus goes back to Latin and means plum and the genus was established by Carl von Linné in 1753. The flowering period is between April and June and beautiful flowers are formed, which, are not very insect-friendly.
The healing effect is also interesting, it is often used in homeopathy as a remedy for asthma and other lung diseases due to the properties. From a medical point of view, the oil is particularly interesting, but it is important to know that cherry laurel is poisonous and, like many other medicinal plants, can only be useful in the right form of application. As always, you should always ask your doctor about the correct use and dosage!
Prunus laurocerasus was already a very appreciated ornamental plant in ancient times and wreaths were made from the leaves, which are probably symbolically very well known and can also be found in heraldry in various coats of arms. The leaves are considered a typical symbol of eternal life, fame, or friendship and there are also interesting connections from a mythological point of view.
In ancient Rome, it is with one of the most important gods connected, Jupiter, who was often symbolized with a laurel wreath. Also in Greek mythology there are some legends that are related, for example to Apollo and Daphne. According to a legend, the nymph Daphne was transformed by her father into a laurel shrub to protect her from Apollo.
Many thanks for stopping by and I hope you like my new post! I used my camera Sony Alpha 6000 and Sony SEL-55210 Telephoto Zoom Lens (55-210mm) to take these pictures.
Looking so beautiful plants😍
I loved to see your plants photography.
Thanks!
You have some great shots with great balance to them. Very interesting background, you know much more mythology that do I!
Thanks for taking the time to look at my post and the nice feedback! Have a nice rest of the weekend dear @thebighigg
I was reading and when I read that it can be poisonous I thought, so many medicinal properties that can be lost, I kept reading and I understand what you are saying, caution should be exercised or better consult a doctor, a plant like this should not be left aside.
I wish you a happy Sunday
That’s true, it’s a characteristic that many medicinal plants have in common. It is also often the case that the whole plant is poisonous, but interesting active ingredients can be found in the roots for example. Thank you! I wish you the same, stay well!
I like the tiny little things placed in the mid of these leaves. making it more beautiful.
Thanks for your inspiring words
your always welcome sir.
I can't comment on due to cousin's marriage now it's over I will start again from today. All these pictures looks so beautiful and amazing. You have clicked pictures on the perfect time.
I hope you had a great holiday and time! Thanks a lot for your feedback
Yeah enjoying alot. Most welcome.