The theme for this week's PhotoHunt is smelly. This photo shows the flowers of Thalictrum flavum, the meadow rue. Flowers should be sweet smelling (if they have a smell at all) Thalictrum, on the other hand, smells of ammonia - definitely a case of pretty blooms but a vile smell!
(I know this is a re-posting of this photo but I haven't had the chance to get out and take new photos for a while now)
Horrid! I don't think I know that plant; is it native? I certainly don't know a plant that smells of ammonia!
ReplyDeleteGood idea for the smelly theme. Ammonia is not a good smell for a flower.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the worst when something should be sweet but it's stinky...hmmmm...mother nature's tricks!
ReplyDeleteFunny, I have a foul-smelling flower too! :D Unlike you, I have no idea what mine is called. But it's from a bulb.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you!
I remember when someone fainted they just let the patient smell ammonia and his back to consciousness. that would be a good alternative.
ReplyDeletegreat shot.
Great image, especially against the black background. Ammonia, huh? I'll steer clear!
ReplyDeleteElegant take on the theme. I am not playing this week since I don't have any "smelly" pics and I was honestly afraid of disgusting pics...
ReplyDeleteGood job!
What a beautiful looking flower but if it smells of ammonia it won't be very nice. sara from farmingfriends
ReplyDeleteEugh that doesn't sound like a nice smell at all! happy weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteI bet that is smelly!! I've never smelled anything like that. Nice work and great shot.
ReplyDeleteI knew yours will be a nice one, unlike my crude stuff ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat theme, but don't like those smelly flowers. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteNice pick of a theme!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice for the theme, even though you "reused" a photo. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend.
Yuck that would be hard on the nose! happy hunting to you...
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. We think it's a native plant Liz although Thalictrums are found all over the world
ReplyDeleteYuk!! this would really smell bad!! Great idea! Have a nice weeked! Grams
ReplyDeleteAmmonia! That's not a good smell...great picture!
ReplyDeleteOh yes....I bet it IS a strong, eye-watering smell!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I like how you think!
Fascinating! So pretty yet so stinky too! Happy photo hunting, and thank you for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteGOOD to know! Thanks for info and the great pic!
ReplyDeleteHave a Good Weekend!
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Wow--I am learning a lot this week. Great shot and explanation.
ReplyDeleteinteresting plant! am not so sure if we have that here ...
ReplyDeletehappy weekend!
This should be useful to wake all those who have fainted seeing my yucky millipede photos last week... haha. Good work here!
ReplyDeletewhat an elegant shot! couldn't imagine a flower like that that would actually smell ... :)
ReplyDeletehappy weekend
Ammonia! That's quite a potent flower. I wonder why??
ReplyDeleteEwww...ammonia? Yuck! That is one nasty odor, for sure!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend, Jams!
I've never seen this plant. But if it smells like ammonia, I'm not gonna try looking for it. hehe....
ReplyDeletelooks so pretty but that's how nature works. deceiving eh?
ReplyDeletehappy weekend! :)
I've never seen anything like this plant before, and it stinks? thats not good, its very pretty actually! My photo is up, please come and visit soon
ReplyDeleteEeeww. I hope I don't come across that stinker on my travels! Great pic, Shaunie - hope you have a fab weekend.
ReplyDeleteWe have Australian Lavender that is attractive but very smelly.
ReplyDeleteSmells of ammonia? Argh!! I never want to smell that flower. Had enough of the smell when I was doing experiments in the Chemistry lab. YUK! Hehehehe (=
ReplyDeleteAn ammonia-smelling flower? Just goes to show you that you can't judge a book by its cover.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot.
Great photo but never heard of this before or should I say I have no idea this is the name:)
ReplyDeleteMines up here;
Photo Hunt: Smelly
Happy Weekend!
ewwwwwwwww I would hate to be in a field of those. :(
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I could almost imagine the strong smell in the air. Interesting flowers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! It smells like ammonia? That's so interesting.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely photo! A plant that smells like ammonia? Interesting. Not a very nice smell for a flower to have.
ReplyDeleteMy smelly photo.
Oh what a good smelly. I have a few fowl smelling plants at my house. I hate the way chestnut trees smell when they are in bloom.
ReplyDeleteis ok to recycle pics ;) i do it some time too. going out to take the right pic is one thing but the rigt opportunity must be there too :)
ReplyDeleteGuess we wont' be sniffing those blossoms. Good take on the theme!
ReplyDeleteExcellent shot!
ReplyDeleteI missed it the first time around, so I'm glad you reposted it. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Hunting.
eww on the smell my favorite flower colors on the awesome picture
ReplyDeleteYou took that photo? Smelly or not, I am not sure, but it looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely photo. Hard to imagine that they smell like ammonia.
ReplyDeleteHave never seen this flower !
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I've never heard of them.
ReplyDeleteWow! That sounds like a nasty smelling plant.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone
ReplyDeleteHow can something that pretty smell so bad?? Great photo and have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteI was not aware of this plant. Nice photo and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen your pic before. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSmelly! Finally a Photo Hunters I could have participated in. I got more smelly things around here than you could shake a block of smelly gorgonzola cheese at!
ReplyDeleteHa I'd match my socks against any of your noxious items EWBL!
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