Cat's Whiskers is a photograph by Cheri Randolph which was uploaded on August 29th, 2012.
Cat's Whiskers
Cat's Whiskers blossom attracts the attention of a honey bee. I discovered this growing in the Black Pearl Neighborhood of New Orleans, where rich... more
Title
Cat's Whiskers
Artist
Cheri Randolph
Medium
Photograph
Description
Cat's Whiskers blossom attracts the attention of a honey bee. I discovered this growing in the Black Pearl Neighborhood of New Orleans, where rich soil deposits from years of pre-levee flooding and a lengthy growing season provide excellent conditions for plants.
Orthosiphon aristatus F. Lamiaceae - also known as Cat's Whiskers, or Java Tea, is a fast growing, perennial bush, 1-2 metres tall, indigenous to south east Asia and Australia’s tropical North Queensland. Multi-branched stems have opposite, ovate leaves to 5cm with fine toothed margins. Terminal flower stems carry whorls of white, two-lipped flowers and protruding purple stamens, which give the flower its characteristic cat’s whiskers appearance.
It has been used successfully in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia for several centuries in the treatment of kidney diseases, urinary stones, rheumatic pains and coughs.
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August 29th, 2012
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Comments (21)
Randy Rosenberger
It is an honor to post your fine artwork on our FEATURED ARTWORK section of our homepage, as your diversity and quality in your work is well established and respected. Thanks much for sharing this beauty with us. Forever, Elvis
Cheri Randolph
Randy, I greatly appreciate your feature of "Cat's Whiskers" in the Wisconsin Flowers & Scenery Group!
Guy Cannon
Another great shot....(I have never seen Cat's Whiskers before)... voted~!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Guy, Thanks for your comment and vote. It is an unusual plant - and not too common.
Barbara Chichester
great macro, and wonderful capture...this is so good Cheri! voted/fav
Cheri Randolph replied:
Barbara, Thanks! I'm still getting comfortable with the lens - so I greatly appreciate your compliment and f/v!
Doug Fredericks
Gorgeous, crisp and full of interest - all the hallmarks of a great photograph. Just gorgeous Cheri! f/v
Randy Rosenberger
Wow, cool shot, Cheri! Love the tiny florets and the bee at work. Haven't seen this floral before, so it makes it a special treat! fave and vote
Cheri Randolph replied:
Thanks, Randy. Glad that you enjoyed this one. It is an herb, which has quite a few medicinal purposes. Since most people don't know much about it, I'll post additional info in the description. Thanks for your f/V!
Rosanne Jordan
I love how the title fits and this is a wonderful image with the fine details! Very interesting work! vtd fav
Cheri Randolph replied:
Rosanne, I'm glad you appreciated this one. Thanks for giving it a fav & vote! The title is actually the common name of the plant.
Cheri Randolph
Gina, thanks for selecting this one. It's an unusual bloom that I often see growing in my New Orleans neighborhood. Appreciate your v/f!
RC DeWinter
Wonderful shot, Cheri. The glow of the petals is eyecatching! v/f and my choice for the WI Flowers and Scenery group PIF thread today.
Mary Machare
beautiful capture. Love the way the light filters through, highlighting the flower and the bee. vf
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