Very common in the darkest beech woods. The short hairy leaves often have very
different shape and color. The plant is called mouth-eye-herb because
the flowers resemble the mouths and the leaves the eyes. Flowering through whole
summer. As medicinal herb used for eye disease and / or bad breath.
(Eye-shaped leaves are blinking
when you are in sight)

Ooooooo! I love this!! Wicked humour and wonderful detail...reminiscent of Lewis Caroll
ReplyDeleteThanks Claire, humor is a necessary ingredient in our life (wicked or not) ;)
DeleteYes, I agree with Claire; this piece is wonderful. But I'm thankful for your post, so I know about this plant, in case I run across one in my travels. Otherwise I might be frightened by its gaze.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Ted! You never know who's watching you. :)
DeleteAnother gem.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rene!
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