Ms. Que BanhFeb 19, 2025

One of my tributes to #CowParsnip #flowers.
Overlaid sunset colours over my mirrored floral #fractals.

#PhotoArt #FractalArt #Mirrored #botanical #nature #VisualArt #MyArt #Tsouke #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #bloomscrolling #florespondence #PhotoEdits #kaleidoscopic #Sunset

Show threadSeán FenianFeb 19, 2025
@PhoenixSerenity Cow Parsnip? Did you mean cow parsley? That's what I know that plant as...
Show threadMs. Que BanhFeb 19, 2025
@zakalwe https://islandnature.ca/2010/08/cow-parsnip-caution/
Cow-parsnip Caution

The phototoxic Cow-parsnip (Heracleum lanatum) grows abundantly along the South Beach Trail in Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, BC.

Island Nature
Show threadSeán FenianFeb 19, 2025
@PhoenixSerenity Actually looking at the article, it may not be the same plant. The FLOWERS are almost identical, but I don't remember cow-parsley leaves looking like that.

TIL.......... 😁
Show threadMs. Que BanhFeb 19, 2025

@zakalwe There's also other very similar looking plants in the same family including the very dangerous to touch - giant hogweed (look up the many horror stories from people who touched them).

I encourage folks to not touch plants in this large botanical family unless you can 100% identify them. Even after Iearning that, use caution & wear gloves when handling or you'll regret it.

Show threadSeán FenianFeb 19, 2025
@PhoenixSerenity Did you know the prog-rock band Genesis has a song about the giant hogweed?
Show threadMs. Que BanhFeb 19, 2025
@zakalwe No, I didn't know that. I liked Genesis.
Phil Collins is a douchenozzle though.
Show threadSeán FenianFeb 19, 2025
@PhoenixSerenity It's way old, from Nursery Cryme, the first album recorded after the early split that saw Anthony Philips and John Mayhew replaced by Steve Hackett and Phil Collins. (And started the pivot away from heavy and toward progressive.)
Show threadMs. Que BanhFeb 19, 2025
@zakalwe I'd love to hear it. This is the first time I'd heard about it.
Show threadRachel Gustave Lee MathesFeb 19, 2025

@PhoenixSerenity @zakalwe Oh it's a very good one. One of my favorties when Peter Gabriel was still with them!

https://youtu.be/BSkgwCpuZwk?feature=shared

Genesis - The Return of the Giant Hogweed (Official Audio)

YouTube
Show threadMs. Que BanhFeb 19, 2025
@RodentRachel @zakalwe Wow - Peter Gabriel is so fierce on the vocals on this track!
Show threadRachel Gustave Lee MathesFeb 19, 2025
@PhoenixSerenity @zakalwe Definitely a standout song that showcases his vocal enthusiasm and creative ability! Also Steve Hackett's guitar in this one is just *chef's kiss*
Show threadSeán Fenian
@RodentRachel @PhoenixSerenity There are some serious musical chops on display, yeah. I remember several different sources, from music reviewers to classic four-chord rockers (including Greg Kihn, iirc), complaining that progressive rock killed four-chord rock'n'roll and how unfair it was that all these prog-rockers actually knew how to properly play their instruments.
Feb 19, 2025 at 8:18pmWeb