Sunday, November 20, 2011

Freckle Berries (Solomon's Seal)


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 Solomon's Seal Berries (False)
(Smilacina racemosa)
False Solomon's Seal is a lovely woodland perennial native to North America. Unlike True Solomon's Seal berries, the berries of this plant are not poisonous. In late fall the berries turn brilliant red and are eaten by birds and wildlife.

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51 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlNovember 20, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    they're really pretty! they look like funky balloons! :)

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  2. Ms. BeckyNovember 20, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    those berries are lovely and I'm not sure I've ever seen them. when I was in college (many years ago) I took a class on wild foraging and one of the things we were taught it safe to eat was the root of Solomon's Seal. now there may be varieties that are not safe to eat, I don't know. but we had a dinner at the end of class and ate all that we had foraged during the semester and that was one of the roots that stands out in my mind as being delicious. happy day to you Karen.

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  3. Joop ZandNovember 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Wonderful sharpness and colors.

    greetings, Joop

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  4. EllieNovember 20, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Wow, great picture so sharp. I've never seen anything like these before.

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  5. FilipBlogNovember 20, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I have never seen such fruit. If someone would have asked me, I would have said it was fake.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  6. mariondejongNovember 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Very special berries indeed. Excellent picture!
    Best regards, Marion

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  7. KelNovember 20, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    lovely macro shot Karen

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  8. DebbieNovember 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    what a beautiful picture....i LOVE anything with freckles!!

    i think they look like "jaw breakers"......a candy i use to eat back in the day!!

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  9. Kim, USANovember 20, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Ah what? This is my first time to see this kind of berry. Look like eggs of some birds hehe. Happy Monday!

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  10. Christina, SwedenNovember 20, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    great Macro and the berries look fantastic. Never seen any of that kind in Sweden though..... must google on this plant to find out more

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  11. JamaNovember 21, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    This is the first time I see this kind of berries, so beautiful and unique!

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  12. Spare Parts and PicsNovember 21, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    These are cool... never seen them here in S. CA. Nice photo!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Stunning image! Happy Macro Monday!

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  14. HalcyonNovember 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    They almost look like little bird eggs. Fabulous capture!

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  15. DaniellaNovember 21, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Totally awesome blog Karen!! I love this blog. You certainly have a gift with photography! As you saw on my blog, I couldn't even get a nice picture of washcloths!!!! LOL!!
    I am following you here too, and I am excited to see you at the parties! I have done ABC Wednesday too!!
    xxDaniella

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  16. AnnaNovember 21, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Very special and I love the capture!
    Greetings from Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  17. Maude LynnNovember 21, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    How neat!

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  18. RalphNovember 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    These look like nature's candy, a berry that looks like a sweet treat - for birds and other critters. I feel that each of these could be individually wrapped and sold as candy. The speckled berry is artistry all by itself...

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  19. GattinaNovember 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Wow ! I first thought they were easter eggs (a little round perhaps) I think I have never seen such berries before !

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  20. LauraNovember 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    a lovely find and photo Karen, I've never seen these before.

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  21. VictoriaNovember 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Oh my... I have this plant in my garden and have never looked for the berries. This is a fantastic macro... Makes me want to run right home and check my plants!

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  22. LizNovember 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    First time I've seen this. TFS!

    My entries:
    Moms...Check Nyo
    Yummy-as-can-be

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  23. LeoviNovember 21, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    It's really nice this photo with those delicious berries. I wish you a good week.

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  24. Carole M.November 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    these are magical; as if someone has done some spatter painting; how marvellous. Lovely photography

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  25. black eyed susans kitchenNovember 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I need to read up on these berries...I have heard of Solomons Seal but didn't know about the berries...beautiful picture!

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  26. Les...November 21, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    excellent pic hon! so clear and sharp and an unusual and fascinating subject as well! they look a bit like chrissy decorations *S*

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  27. JeanneNovember 21, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Those berries are so interesting! Have never seen any of those before, and love the coloring! They look like they should have been made of glass! Great photo!

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  28. LizNovember 22, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Gorgeous berries!! I love the varied colour.

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  29. KalaNovember 22, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    This is such a gorgeous shot! The composition and details are both fantastic.

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  30. DawnTreaderNovember 22, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Never seen anything quite like it! Good shot.

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  31. Hootin AnniNovember 22, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    My gosh....I've not seen anything like this, or even heard of them. They're super. And your photo to boot!!!

    May your Thanksgiving be a blessed one... safe, happy, and ful'filling'!!!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    thanks for such a nice post


    Law logos

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  33. Be_withmeNovember 22, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Superb :O)

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  34. lina@women's perspectivesNovember 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Very interesting. My first time seeing it :)

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  35. RajeshNovember 22, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Wonderful. They look very different from what I have seen so far.

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  36. Roger Owen GreenNovember 22, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    almost look like Easter eggs.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  37. CherylNovember 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    OMG! I've never seen anything like them before. They're gorgeous!

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  38. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioNovember 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Those are the most beautiful berries I've ever seen! I never heard of Solomon's Seal, so thanks for telling us about it. Have you eaten the ones that are edible?

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  39. MerylNovember 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Lovely photo. Those berries look like small speckled eggs on a vine!

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  40. CarverNovember 22, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    The solomon's seal is beautiful.

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  41. Cindy AdkinsNovember 22, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Another amazing photo, Karen! I've never seen these berries. Interesting!
    Cindy

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  42. BethanyNovember 22, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Pretty shot!

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  43. KathyNovember 22, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    They almost look like a Christmas decoration.

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  44. FranciscaNovember 23, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    An excellent macro of a most extraordinary berry!

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  45. IdaNovember 23, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Oh Wow I've never seen this berry before. So interesting. Fabulous macro shot.

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  46. CildemerNovember 23, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Wow! Fabulous shot!
    Thanks for sharing, James;o)

    ***
    Hope you are having a wonderful week****

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  47. forgetmenotNovember 24, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Karen, Just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for sharing your lovely photos with all of us. Mickie :)

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  48. Leah H.November 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Never seen those kind of berries before, thank's for sharing..


    Visiting a bit late for Ruby Tuesday! Hope you can visit me too:)

    http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2011/11/watching-tv-with-her-new-red-shoes.html

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  49. Stewart MNovember 26, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Hi there - what great looking berries!

    My 'flat' wing was not sitting on kangaroo paw - I'm not sure what sort of plant it is, but it used to grow in our garden in Somerset - so I think it would be classed as weed here!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  50. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    super...looks so pretty...never seen these berries before!

    cheers,
    My Third Eye

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  51. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentNovember 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Lovely photo. They look very unusual.

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