Raindrops on Pokeweed Berries

Elle Künstlerin

The pokeweed plant is considered by some to be an invasive weed while others say the ink from its berries was used to write The Declaration of Independence. Either way, its deep purple berries and bright pink stems are an eye-catching combination.

Published by Elle Künstlerin

Elle Künstlerin is all things to no people and no things to all people. She is a paramedic by profession, a wife by luck, a mother by destiny, a writer by madness and a photographer by mania. While he...  View profile

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  • Kristie Leong M.D.10/5/2009

    Incredible photos. Wish I could take ones like this. :-)

  • Betty Malone9/27/2009

    And it's poisonous...

  • Meg C.9/27/2009

    Great Pic...

  • Lynn Mac9/27/2009

    Beautiful pictures and interesting history tidbit.

  • Kyla Matton9/27/2009

    i wish my macros would turn out this well! Beautiful work. The rain drops on the berries are gorgeous :)

  • Randy Inman9/27/2009

    You do have a talent for this.

  • April Higney9/26/2009

    These are such beautiful photographs! The close up shots are amazing! You have a great eye for this, very impressive.

  • Rachel de Carlos9/26/2009

    I've never heard of pokeweed and love the colors! Your *after the rain* series of slides is really neat!

  • Amanda C. Strosahl9/26/2009

    I've never had the opportunity to see pokeweed when the berries are on it. Thanks for sharing this, they're great pictures.

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