Jupiter's eye

"Old wryters do call it Iovis barba, Iupiter's Bearde, & holde an Opynion supersticously that in what house so ever it groweth, no Lyghtning or Tempest can take place to doe any harm there."

William Bullein, 1562

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Ferdy Christant

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Wow, that's gorgeous! Promoted. Posted 13 years ago
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  Thanks,
  
  Harry Posted 13 years ago

Frankhuizen Photography

Lion

Also known by the name "Welcome-home-husband-though-never-so-drunk" Posted 13 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Lol...explain? Posted 13 years ago
2. 1. Ludo Sak
    
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    It has many nicknames, gee, some folks had a lot of time on their hands those days;) Posted 13 years ago
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    Magical uses in the past: This plant gives good luck and protects a building from lightning if grown on the roof.
    In the 9th century, the Emperor Charlemagne ordered Houseleek to be grown on roofs to protext against lightning and witchcraft. Houseleek has been used as a love enducing herb, worn fresh. This plant is used in weather Magic.
    It was also said to increase the number of children in the house. This might be because it was said to be a Afrodisiac. Hence the name Welcome home husband! Posted 13 years ago
  3. 1. Ludo Sak
      
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      Aah, but not too drunk, now I get it:) Posted 13 years ago

Ludo Sak

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Very very good shot! Crispy, colourful and well chosen DOF. Posted 13 years ago

Ludo Sak

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Ps. thx for T's invite! Posted 13 years ago
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  Oh you found it yesterday in your mailbox, there was nobody home. (By the way it is designed, and printed, by ourselves.) Posted 13 years ago

The Common houseleek

''Sempervivum tectorum'', the common houseleek, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe, cultivated in the whole of Europe for its appearance and a Roman tradition claiming that it protects buildings against lightning strikes.

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Similar species: Saxifragales

Species identified by Frankhuizen Photography