Bur Cucumber – Sicyos angulatus
While I was happy to see temps in the 40s I was feeling a little prickly because of the rain. I couldn’t go out and get my photo fix so here I am after rummaging through some late summer photos. Since I found something that matched my mood I’m feeling much better now.
Bur Cucumber Seed Pod
This was a real find for me. The common wild cucumber (Echinocystis lobata) is very common around here but I had never come across a bur cucumber before. And to find both flowers and seed pods at the same time was a real bonus.
Thanks to the macro mode on my camera I can see details that I would have otherwise missed.
Way back when I never got around to posting these photos. I got distracted by a wasp.
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I also need to mention a regular visitor. peppylady thought enough of me to pass on an award someone made up for her. I appreciate the thought but I’m not a big fan of awards unless a portrait of Salmon P. Chase comes with it. When someone hands me a $10,000 bill I’ll know for sure I did something worthwhile.
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February 13th, 2009 at 9:16 am
What a feeling to shoot at an insect while it was staring fiercely at you. “Hey man, You haven’t settled the fee for my previous pose!!”
February 13th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Very nice shots! We have a lot of these vines up here too, I really like the prickly pods. In fact, I planted some especially for my neighbors…they’re very deserving of something prickly. >:-)
February 13th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
More cool photos! Love the detail!
I’d prefer someone awarded me with a $10,000 bill myself. I wonder why someone just doesn’t do that??
BTW I was wondering, your obviously near Morley – have you ever been to the Longbranch? We have never eaten there but I have been curious if it was worth the drive for dinner.
February 13th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Thanks….guess our best bet is to eat right at home….unless we are going to the Casablanca! When I want to tie one on I make Grumpy take me to the VFW where I even when I’m drunk I’m in a better state of mind than everyone else there! (and the drinks are cheap! ha)